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Giving away young tree

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  • 19-07-2018 3:27pm
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    Anakena
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    Hi all,

    Have had this little tree randomly growing in the back garden for 2 or 3 years now - a seed must have blown over from a neighbour's tree. Don't know the name of it but I've included photos of it here and the mature tree that I assume it came from.

    If anyone can tell me the name of it that would be great and if anyone would like to take the tree please send me a private message.
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    magicbastarder
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    looks like a willow.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Schools are always glad to receive trees for the kids to plant in the grounds. I grow chestnut, beech and oak for a couple of the local schools here.


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    finla
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    Anakena wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Have had this little tree randomly growing in the back garden for 2 or 3 years now - a seed must have blown over from a neighbour's tree. Don't know the name of it but I've included photos of it here and the mature tree that I assume it came from.

    If anyone can tell me the name of it that would be great and if anyone would like to take the tree please send me a private message.

    It's a willow alright. Dig it up now otherwise you'll have them popping up all over the place. They'll spread by roots and also seeds. They make a pretty good hedge though but grow really quick.


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    aw
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    Also have a reputation for their roots causing damage to underground structures like foundation and pipework. Interested to hear opinions on this, though.
    Is it overblown and dependent on the type of willow?


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    Anakena
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Anakena


    finla wrote: »
    It's a willow alright. Dig it up now otherwise you'll have them popping up all over the place. They'll spread by roots and also seeds. They make a pretty good hedge though but grow really quick.
    aw wrote: »
    Also have a reputation for their roots causing damage to underground structures like foundation and pipework. Interested to hear opinions on this, though.
    Is it overblown and dependent on the type of willow?

    Yes, I've noticed the roots from the neighbour's tree has spread underneath the wall (separating the gardens) and into our garden, which is a bit worrying as it runs right alongside our house. Will definitely be digging up the small one and see what can be done about the other one. They chopped off more than half the branches off it yesterday, so maybe they might be willing to remove it all together :rolleyes:


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