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Weeping willow #623974

Asked April 14, 2020, 1:01 PM EDT

Hello, We had a Prairie Cascade willow put in last summer. The deer rutting season destroyed about 4’ of bark. Do you think it will come back and stay alive? How close can willows be planted to each other. They would be on the back section of our lot, almost one acre and the nearest water is about 175’ away. Thank you very much and stay safe and healthy! Jeff Janisch

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

The tree is not going to survive. The bark has been destroyed. Weeping willows get to be fairly large at 35-50 ft. tall and wide. They do not live as long as many trees. 30 years is considered average. You shouldn't plant them much closer than their mature width or they will compete with each other and most likely not last as long. One every 50ft. would be recommended. Here is more info.https://www.thespruce.com/weeping-willow-trees-salix-babylonica-3269357

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 14, 2020, 2:13 PM EDT
Thank you very much!

Jeff
The Question Asker Replied April 14, 2020, 2:51 PM EDT

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