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Advice on pruning mature willow tree

5 years ago

I have a mature willow tree that is way too big . Looking to reduce it by two thirds but dont want to kill it. if i prune it quite vigorously will it come back? thanks

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
5 years ago
Should be fine. Most willows will tolerate being chopped down to almost ground level and will rapidly regrow. And most tree willows will grow too large for many residential properties, so you may be looking at doing this again down the road
callirhoe123
5 years ago
They are tough trees. Years ago we had a 10 WW most of whose roots were ripped out of the ground in a storm. With the help of a neighbor, we stood it back up, recovered the roots and staked it for the rest of the year. It never looked back:)

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