Laurenmack
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I have a really old Willow in my back yard - it has to be at least 20-30 years old - its about 4 feet in diameter. Most of the upper, larger branches have been cut down, although it is still a pretty tall tree.
About a year ago, large pieces of bark starting falling off and cracks started appearing vertically on the tree and horizontally across the exposed roots at the base of the tree. It looks like it is drying out.
The lawn service that cuts my grass has been trying to get me to cut it down, but I love this tree.
Is there anything that can be done to save it. I don't see any unusual bugs other than ants that I have been assured are NOT carpenter ants.
Thanks!
Lauren
About a year ago, large pieces of bark starting falling off and cracks started appearing vertically on the tree and horizontally across the exposed roots at the base of the tree. It looks like it is drying out.
The lawn service that cuts my grass has been trying to get me to cut it down, but I love this tree.
Is there anything that can be done to save it. I don't see any unusual bugs other than ants that I have been assured are NOT carpenter ants.
Thanks!
Lauren