Weeping Willow Tree

[325512]

I have just purchased a Weeping Willow Tree and I'm deciding where to plant it. It provides great shade, but is there anything about it that is poisons to poultry? I can plant it away from my coops if necessary. However, if it is safe, I would consider using it to shade my chickens and ducks.

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Its safe for them and will provide excelkent shade for ur babies and a gorgeous addition to your backyard!

 

[staceyj]

They do however have shallow root systems so don’t plant it too close to your house.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Did you know they used to make aspirin from the bark of willows before the synthetic stuff come along?
Chickens normally wont eat anything bad for them unless they are starving for it .

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Did you know they used to make aspirin from the bark of willows before the synthetic stuff come along?
Chickens normally wont eat anything bad for them unless they are starving for it .

Had no idea...absolutely LOVE the stuff i learn on this site

 

[Granny Hatchet]

true , the roots can mess up some plumbing if planted too close. They go far and wide .

 

[JedJackson]

Agree with staceyj. These trees need to be kept far from your septic tank or well, if you have either. They have invasive root systems. They are pretty and safe for chickens.

 

[Aerliss]

Shallow roots, and tall. They also grow super fast They'll suck a lot of water out of your ground (they do best near natural water sources, over or underground ). So keep all that in mind for placement.

My garden has about a foot of soil before you hit clay. It gets marshy in winter. So I've planted a few to act as "drainage" , but they're never going to be allowed to get above 6 feet. I'm a demon with the shears.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Shallow roots, and tall. They also grow super fast They'll suck a lot of water out of your ground (they do best near natural water sources, over or underground ). So keep all that in mind for placement.

My garden has about a foot of soil before you hit clay. It gets marshy in winter. So I've planted a few to act as "drainage" , but they're never going to be allowed to get above 6 feet. I'm a demon with the shears.

have you seen the willow bushes ? Name is escaping me right now. beautiful and mid sized. they leaf out pink white and green. I may have a few of them. LOL

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Dappled willow