I am writing this just a couple hours after spending the entire day pruning. Yesterday was a mulberry tree and today the willow tree. I have decided after I get my contractors license this week, I will be focusing my energy on become certified as an arborist.
Willow trees all have abundant, watery bark, sap which is heavily charged with salicylic acid, soft usually pliant, tough wood ( I can attest to that ), slender branches, and large.
Took that straight from wikipedia for ya!!
I love willow trees, something majestic and magical about them.
I was anxious to prune this tree having never pruned one before that I can recall. Work has been relentlessly slow for me this winter. Obviously you guys know that with a new blog almost everyday lol!
The leaves and bark of the willow tree were used in ancient times for aches and fevers.
Willow trees also produce nectar and are great trees to have for bees in the early spring before flowers start blooming.
January is the perfect month to prune your willow tree.
These fast growing sad looking trees give off some of the best shade for your home in the summer months.
Willow trees are very tolerant to massive pruning. You could cut one back to a stump and it would still sprout again.
You want to make sure to trim off dead branches to keep the tree healthy.
Trim the branches down into great kindling wood for your fireplace.
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| My Dad goin to work on the tree! |
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| I'm way up there! I recommend to keep on top of your willow tree pruning. Some places I have read about say prune seldom, I disagree. Willow trees break easily in storms, you want to keep your tree as healthy as possible and frequent pruning... once or twice a year is good. Water long and deep even in winter months. The root system is crazy for the weeping willow. It can interfere with sewer lines, the longer you water encourages the roots to go down. Give a nice manicured look to the tree. |
Rake up all loose weepy willows.
We actually started running out of daylight and have a few more branches to cut off.
I will be sure to post the final picture on the blog Monday.
Hope this blog was informative.
The Weeping Willow tree is one of my favorite trees! I wish that I had one. I guess one day when I grow up, I will have a few on my few acres of property. Thanks for this informative blog! If you happen to come across how to relieve a back ache with the bark let me know.
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hahahaha!! If I find out I will let you know Jenna! I could've used some willow bark in my hot bath tonight. I am so sore!
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying watching the transformation. You are doing fantastic work. She is a big tree but she is wonderful shade in the summer. Thank you for your help so we can continue to enjoy her for many years to come!
ReplyDeleteI love a willow tree. Wish my yard was large enough to own one. But like You had written on here.. They interfere with sewer piles and water lines. It's unfortunate. So beautiful. Great job jason! :)
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