Tree Advice for Weeping Willow near Property Line
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Comments (8)That's good to hear about the weeping katsura, because I have one who needs to be put in ground and wanted to plant it on a sloping site over a stone wall, and was concerned it might be too much to handle when I have other sites (but with less dramatic impact) on which to place it. It has been common practise for the last few decades in the states for people with large gardens and imposing house sizes to install dwarf trees because they come and go in their fifteen minutes of fame and every box store carries them. Then those homeowners wonder what is missing in their landscape designs. No vertical interest and even their flower gardens contain dwarf versions of classics. They also seem to have an aversion to using rakes and won't plant trees with anything they must clean up after other than leaf drop in autumn. I could always tell which customers were real gardeners and which ones only installed plant material as an afterthought. They are the same ones who buy paintings not for the art, but because it matches the paint on their walls....See MoreWillow Tree - weeping willow for my yard?
Comments (1)How small is a small yard? My wife wanted a weeping willow, so I had to find a place to plant one.My parents planted one when I was young,and it was quite large 15 years later. The place I bought mine from say's it will grow 60ft tall by 40ft in diameter on a mature tree. That would mean you should plant at least 20ft from building or property line,or other obstacle. WW is fast growing so you will have to prune alot to keep it in check.It also is not long lived. If you prune to much it may not look much like the willow you love.On the other hand if you cut it down before it gets to big for it's area,you may get 20 years or more to enjoy it.Plus it may take 5 years under good growing conditions to give you any shade. just my opinion. lp...See MoreProperty line trees too close to septic line?
Comments (9)Just for reference, we have three quarter acre lot with am 8 year old, three bedroom, three bathroom, etc. house. Our septic system consist of a 1000gal digestion tank, and a 1000 gal, water holding tank. There is a line of about 80' to the distribution box which supplies 3 - 130' leach lines. The three leach line cover an area of about 4500 sqft. The length of the distribution line, plus the area of the two tank must also be consider when planting. The system snakes over 200 feet across our back yard. Also there is an area that is designate a rebuild area equal to the area of the leach bed. If you plant in this area, any thing there will be taken out when the digging is done to install the new replacement leach lines. Our system is a what is called a pressurized system. In our previous houses, as I remember, the non pressurize system's leach lines covered only a slightly less area, There are many different configuration for septic systems. When they are installed the topography of the lot, the type of soil, technology, and City, Local, State, and Federal regulation must be considered. Some systems take up more space that others. To my knowledge there is no ONE modern system. Before starting to planting you need to know what kind of septic system you have. With my house (8 years old in NC) the system is described in the County Health Department inspections which is part of the building permit. In NC this was provided to us as part of the closing paperwork when we bought the house. The septic system is one of the inspection that has to be performed during the closing. As for planting trees, If you don't plant a tree in the middle of the leach field or on top of the tanks you should be OK. We have a wooded lot. When the septic system was put in the problem areas were clear during the installation of the system. Since we moved in I have respected those area when considering what I plant....See More3 separate tree questions:Weeping willow, Crepe Myrtle, & Holly: pics
Comments (12)I think it was an American holly? It had the shiny green leaves that would hurt like a mofo if you brushed up against it or tried to grab them...lol I regret to say that I took the holly completely out. I cut it down and it was dry. Everything I cut was dry as could be, no green layer. When I pulled it out of the soil the ground/soil was VERY wet. Like soggy wet. It does go up hill from where it was planted so I'm guess drainage is an issue in this area and why things don't grow. My wife tried planting a rose bush in the corner inside our fence and it died, my wife does VERY very good with roses. When inspecting and cutting the roots of the holly, they were soggy/and brown. Not great at all. Then I come out and find my neighbor took out his other holly. Such a shame too, it was nice at about 15 years old and very healthy looking. He just wants the front of his house more open so that's why he took it out. I put grass where the holly was and we ended up planting a Purple Rob Locust at the end of the yard where it will get full sun all the time, Should be a beautiful tree once it starts growing (it's already 8'ft now), plus it smells super nice!. Appreciate all the feedback. -Nigel...See Moretlbean2004
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