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  • Re: Weeping willows

    Hi Robert and welcome! The Weeping Willow is a tree loved by some and scorned by others. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service has a fair assessment of the tree. http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets/trees/wepngw.html There tree does exhibit surface roots similar to the maples...
    Posted to Trees (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 04-21-2008

  • Can you help me choose the right tree?

    We get that question quite frequently from new home owners or from customers who just moved to a new location. I am going to paraphrase a quote I read somewhere. The statement was something like, "there are no bad trees, just poorly selected sites for some trees". Helping choose the right tree...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-30-2008

  • How deep and wide do tree roots go?

    Each tree species has some unique rooting characteristics but in general, 90% of a trees roots are located in the top 2 feet of the soil. The other 10% of the root system can go much deeper, 12 feet or more. Tree roots need oxygen to provide nourishment to the tree. Most of the oxygen is located in the...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-22-2008

  • Tree roots and water or sewer pipes.

    Tree Root Problems I recieve an email at least once a week with a question about tree roots. Will tree roots get into my sewer lines, water lines, swimming pool, or my septic tank leech fields? The answer is yes, if there is a leak and the leak is in the proximity of tree roots. Tree roots seek water...
    Posted to Trees (Forum) by Bill-nhn on 01-11-2008

  • Tree roots and sidewalks

    We get a significant number of calls about how close can trees be planted to sidewalks and driveways. I think most of us who have walked a sidewalk in a mature residential area has spotted cement walkways and sidewalks that are heaved up or have had to step over broken cement because of tree roots. If...
    Posted to Trees (Forum) by Bill-nhn on 01-10-2008
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