Hollow Man
New Member
We have a corkscrew willow planted about 6 feet from the corner of our house, near the walkout basement. We love the tree as it provides shade in front of the kitchen window, and grows ridiculously fast (I mean, 3-6 feet a year... insane). We've only lived in the house for 4 years, and since then the trunk is probably 3x the diameter it was when we moved in. Probably a great location because of the sloped lot.
Although my wife and I love willow trees, I'm worried about the proximity to our foundation and the aggressive root system. I can already see one root breaking the surface about half way to the house, then diving down again. And there are others growing under the fence towards my neighbour's house.
I do not need a $25,000 foundation repair bill down the road. If I need to be concerned about this tree, I need to remove it now. If I leave it another year, it's going to be too big to cut down myself.
Should I be worried about the roots?
Although my wife and I love willow trees, I'm worried about the proximity to our foundation and the aggressive root system. I can already see one root breaking the surface about half way to the house, then diving down again. And there are others growing under the fence towards my neighbour's house.
I do not need a $25,000 foundation repair bill down the road. If I need to be concerned about this tree, I need to remove it now. If I leave it another year, it's going to be too big to cut down myself.
Should I be worried about the roots?