Willow tree root control
I just moved into a house in Virginia which I intend to occupy for 20+
years. The lawn is relatively small, but the amount of work to cut the grass is doubled by two sets of weeping willow roots growing on the surface. If I cut the surface roots with a chain saw, what will happen? Do willow trees have deeper roots that can sustain them? Will the severed roots die and rot? I tend to think they won't because one of the trees was apparantly cut down once already and has re-sprouted from the side of the stump. Alternatively, is there a non-mowable ground cover which will thrive in the semi-shade environment under a weeping willow (and displace the grass)? Then I could completely avoid that area with the mower. Thanks in advance for any answers or ideas you can share. --Thundermaker$yahoo.com (Spud Demon) The above may not (yet) represent the opinions of my employer. |
Cutting the roots will encourage new growth - its like pruning branches. Willows are thirsty trees and the roots will extend 2.5 times the height of the tree - the roots of some species even spread 6 or 7 times the tree height. Use of herbicides can control root growth for 3 years or so. Good Luck!
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