Planting mid size tree near sewer drain
svtterminator
7 years ago
I have an area of yard where my sump pump discharges water near the sewer drain and have 5 various willows planted there. Everything is thriving and after seeing fall sales at nurseries I really would like to add more to this area.
My wife said to leave it alone otherwise it will look even more conjested but I personally don't care. I love the idea of it being crowded and all plants taking advantage of the water.
The land slopes from both ends where the willows are so its constantly wet throughout the year minus winter of course.
Sorry back to the question. Is it smart to plant a weeping blue arctic willow tree 2 feet from the sewer drain? They do not get too large.
The drain is about 5 feet behind the French pink pussy willow. In the pic are two dappled willow and two corkscrew willows.
The are left of the plants is getting water build up as well so I was thinking of planting possibly two or three more dappled willows along there. Or possibly dogwoods.
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Established trees near 30-year-old drain field: Keep or remove?
Comments (11)The weight of the goats, regardless of hoof size, won't hurt your drain field. So over the drain field is the same as anywhere else. Septic drain fields are designed for a finite life, then a replacement field is built (the area for the replacement is included in the plans for the original field around here--but usually just a few feet sideways from the original). Trees that close are undoubtedly drawing moisture and nutrients from your drain field and may cause failure eventually. But, consider the cost of removing the trees currently and the potential future cost of a new drain field. I'd look into using copper sulphate periodically and leave the trees knowing that eventually I would probably have to drop $3-4K into a new field. At that time I'd try to lay the new one out where it won't be too near any trees--replacing the next one will probably be somebody else's problem anyway (who knows, it could be public septic by then anyway)....See MoreDappled Willow tree near sewer?
Comments (8)hey whether or not.. a mature ... ESTABLISHED .. plant can deal with water ... really has nothing to do with a transplant ... its the transplant.. and the tranplanter .. that cause the problems... leading to the plant fighting to get ESTABLISHED ... see link... it has a very good discourse on dealing with clay ... which involves planting half the root mass in native muck .. and half elevated .. and mounded .. there is nothing inherent bad about growing in clay ... its really all about water management ... and right now.. you cant maintain the water properly ... and therein lies the rub .... the simple answer is.. roots need air.. as much as moisture ... both must move in and out of the soil ... else.. you grow bog plants .... dont forget the link .... and replant ASAP ... good luck ken Here is a link that might be useful: link...See MoreWillow tree near property line
Comments (27)Are there any city ordances about tree planting that might help you? The rules can differ from town to town. Where I live, I'm told there is a city ordance against planting a tree closer than 10' from the neighbors property line. Many people are unaware of this rule or they ignore it, but in the case of a dispute it can be enforced. As far as roots growing into your yard, here it's O.K. to remove these. Otherwise, planting or construction on your own property would be impossible! However, dousing the 'foreign' root with poison that will travel back to the tree in someone else's yard and kill it is not allowed. My only experience with willows is with the globe willow: huge canopy with far reaching agressive roots searching out water sources. We lost many roses and other bushes to a scary onslaught of feeder roots coming from the neighbor's gobe willow (at least 15' from the property line). Trial and error to find tough bushes that could withstand root competition and planting some roses in protective root bags or pots was our solution. Besides the trunk eventually crossing the line, there will be many branches hanging on your side, and a formidable root system extending beyond. (Here, you have the right to cut branches hanging over your property too.) If the willow stays, it may affect your landscaping plans. Who knows, you may even end up liking it. Good luck!...See MoreTree Advice for Weeping Willow near Property Line
Comments (62)I have a similar problem along the south side of my yard, where there are 3 large Silver maples flanking the property line. Two are on the neighbor's side and one is on my side. Acer saccharinum is a fabulous tree but it is difficult to grow anything under the shady canopies and in the root zones of these trees. They're water hogs and have aggressive roots and probably shouldn't be planted anywhere near human structures, septic systems or sewer lines, or gardens. I can only imagine that Salix babylonica is even worse. I've planted Grey dogwood, American hemlock, 'Dark Green' and 'Green Giant' Arborvitae, Forsythia, Cornus alternifolia, crabapples, American hazelnut, and others along this border and most are hanging in there/doing ok, but I had some dieback in the drought this past summer and no doubt they would be growing so much better if they didn't have to compete with big Silver maples! I will probably attempt to do some root pruning of the silver maple roots next year to reduce competition with the smaller shrubs and trees....See Moreedlincoln
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