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Can everyone see the pictures at the below link?


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I recently planted two weeping willows in my back yard. I originally
had them about 55 to 60 ft apart - but my girlfriend insisted they go
closer becaused they looked "odd" so far apart. I tried to explain to
her how big they get, but she ended up talking me into going closer.
They are now 45 ft apart. Is this too close? If you have to guess,
how many years until they are touching? From the below picture, do you
think 45 is far enough? I really only plan on living here another 10
years max - so I figured they couldn't get too out of control by then -
right? Let me know what you think:

http://utseay.smugmug.com/photos/65037495-L.jpg



Your girlfriend is a silly person. If she thinks 10 or 15 feet make a
difference in terms of how odd those little trees look, she should have her
eyes checked, and never EVER consider a career in art or landscape design.
***ALL*** small, newly planted trees look weird, no matter how you place
them.

If your yard is moist, which is what weeping willows love, they'll be big
enough in 10 years that you'll probably have to cut one down.