{"id":958,"date":"2019-08-13T16:53:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/?p=958"},"modified":"2019-08-13T16:53:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T16:53:37","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-willow-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/common-misconceptions-about-willow-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Misconceptions About Willow Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Although incredibly stunning and majestic, Willow trees have\na bad reputation for destroying pipes, utilities, foundations, and other similar\nunderground systems or structures. But the truth is, any water-loving tree or\nshrub with massive roots can do this, not exclusively Willow species. If you\nare considering adding or removing a Willow tree from your property for the\nsake of avoiding the consequences of invasive tree roots, try not to be so\nhasty. A willow tree might be the perfectly suitable and nonthreatening asset\nto your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to learn more about Willow trees, including\nhow to keep both your trees and your underground pipelines safe from tree root\ndamage or interference.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nNoblesville Tree Removal 317-537-9770<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Invasive Tree Roots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The top misconception about Willow trees is that their roots\nare aggressively invasive, and will enter into underground pipes, plumbing, utility\nlines, utility systems, and foundations. This is a misconception because\ntechnically, all roots are invasive by nature. Regardless of species, roots\nwill grow toward sources of water, and continue to grow for as long as the\nsurrounding environment allows them to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason why people think Willows are more invasive than\nmost other tree species is due to the fact that they are water-loving trees with\nquick growing roots. But just because their roots grow fast does not mean that\nthey are more capable of damaging or blocking pipes, utility systems,\nfoundations, septic tanks, swimming pools, drainage fields, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a Willow tree does invade such structures or systems, it\nis because they were vulnerable or defective. You see, a tree root will not penetrate\na pipe or foundation, but if underground pipes are already corroded or cracked,\nor a foundation is actively crumbling, the root will take advantage of these sources\nof moisture. So long as your foundation, plumbing, and underground utilities\nare all in good condition, and you stay on top of routine maintenance, a nearby\nWillow tree root system should not be a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another common misconception about Willow trees is that they\nare more prone to falling over as a shallow rooted species. Understandably,\nthis can be quite concerning in terms of property damage and personal safety.\nHowever, there are various other tree species that grow much shallower root\nsystems, and therefore, more prone to tipping over, such as the Blue Spruce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Willow Tree Considerations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Although only a few species of Willow tree out of more than\n500 are known to contribute to their bad reputation, it is still wise to take\nsome precautions. For instance, avoid planting Willow trees too close to older\nhomes and buildings, as their underground plumbing systems might be more\nweathered and corroded, and thus vulnerable to tree root invasion. Also, to be\nsafe, avoid planting Willows near drainage fields or septic systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you already have mature or growing Willow trees on your\nproperty, and you are concerned about their root growth, routine pruning can\nhelp control the canopy growth, which in turn, controls the size of the root\nsystem. This can help prevent your tree roots from growing too large, too soon,\nand disruption areas of your property. If you live on a creek or river, and you\nwish to add a Willow tree to your property, position it close to the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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