Eight years ago my kids and I planted this willow over our cat’s memorial. I’m just now noticing this. I should probably take it down before it gets bigger and causes more work when it ultimately fails? Any thoughts?
Thanks
by Unbelievablynot
Eight years ago my kids and I planted this willow over our cat’s memorial. I’m just now noticing this. I should probably take it down before it gets bigger and causes more work when it ultimately fails? Any thoughts?
Thanks
by Unbelievablynot
5 Comments
If there’s no hazards or targets let it grow and see what happens
No necessarily. It’s definitely not a great sign but the heart wood seems firm and doesn’t look spongy just dry. It probably won’t ever become much bigger than it is now but that wound looks like it’s been there for quite a while. The collar bulge is very promoted so it’s definitely trying to heal and struggle on.
Next time don’t get in the photo.
Willows never die, just change shape. It will be fine as long as there are no targets in fell range.
you can just maintain it to a smaller size and make it a nice garden tree.