They don't actually live all that long... Here is a site I found information on. It's American, so climate information and zone differences are not relevant, but it's informative...
it was there when we moved in and since we did cut it back once when I counted 5 rings. this is about two years ago, so I guess it is about 7 years old. I will look at the link, thank you!
is it possible that it is a reaction on the storms we had last fall? it is noticable that only thinner parts of the twigs are affected! I will feed it well over the summer and see what happens.
It does not look like any of the mentioned diseases to me!
Jeyes fluid is also excellent. To be honest, I'd get rid of the lot. And get an arborist to do it for you. Willow won't burn (well, it will, but I really wouldn't advise it) and you don't want any part of the diseased wood sticking around for long.
Have it cut down and get them to grind the root stump and put a good strong stump and brushwood killer on it. Follow directions precisely. By the spring, you should be able to replant, easily....
Hi All, we did cut the back to the healthy looking wood and will see if it recovers! the guy who did it for us, said if it is something in the roots the rest will die off and he will come back and take it out for us for a small fee!
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this is how the tree looks like
kleeblat, any idea how old the tree actually is?
They don't actually live all that long... Here is a site I found information on. It's American, so climate information and zone differences are not relevant, but it's informative...
is it possible that it is a reaction on the storms we had last fall? it is noticable that only thinner parts of the twigs are affected!
I will feed it well over the summer and see what happens.
It does not look like any of the mentioned diseases to me!
I started to cut off the dead twigs - the question is will it help or does it need to be chopped further with the chain saw?
Jeyes fluid is also excellent. To be honest, I'd get rid of the lot. And get an arborist to do it for you. Willow won't burn (well, it will, but I really wouldn't advise it) and you don't want any part of the diseased wood sticking around for long.
Have it cut down and get them to grind the root stump and put a good strong stump and brushwood killer on it. Follow directions precisely. By the spring, you should be able to replant, easily....
when we did cut it before, we also had someone to do it for us!
I definitely get a professional in as there is another tree next too it I want to be looked at!
thanks a lot all for your help and advise!
I'll update you if it could be rescued or had to go!
I'll keep my finger's crossed though!
Hi All, we did cut the back to the healthy looking wood and will see if it recovers! the guy who did it for us, said if it is something in the roots the rest will die off and he will come back and take it out for us for a small fee!