Weeping Pussy Willow: Purchase Evaluation and Planting Advice

Tree Condition Concerns

• Oval hole (1/2") near top of trunk
• Horizontal bark cracks near graft union
• $30 price suggests damage discount

Root Invasiveness

• Seeks water aggressively
• Do NOT plant within 20 ft of septic/lines
• Not problematic for foundations/driveways
• Mature spread: 20-30 ft - needs space

Messiness

• Only fall leaf drop
• Rarely suckers from roots

Purchase Advice

1. Ask nursery return policy (damaged tree may die)
2. If buying: plant in open, moist site
3. Hole 2x root ball, remove burlap/wire
4. Plant at grade, mulch 3 inches
5. No fertilizer first year

Graft Cracks

Horizontal cracks at graft union common. Monitor for girdling.