Talk:Willow

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[edit] Not all are trees

  • I didn't categorize under Trees because as the first line says, not all species of willows are trees. Stan 23:39, 29 Nov 2004 (UTC)
    • Some are trees, so could have categories for both trees and shrubs. Could also have categories for trees of various regions. (SEWilco 04:20, 13 May 2007 (UTC))

[edit] More species photos

  • Seems that two photos of the same species of willow is unecessary--how about a photo of a dwarf willow, to show the range of growth habit? I'm not too familiar yet with working with photos, or I would do this myself. Deirdre 20:54, 31 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Done, finally. JöG 06:58, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

willow is also the name of my dog —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.149.212.177 (talk) 20:14, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 6 cm

  • 6 cm sounds awfully suspicious. Can anyone confirm that it's true? --80.219.171.35 16:07, 5 August 2005 (UTC)
  • Yes, 6 cm is correct for several species of willows in the arctic - MPF 23:23, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
  • I believe it is the smallest woody plant in the world - Kalmia
  • Having seen those species frequently, 6 cm would be a large plant. They grow flush to the ground. JöG 19:31, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tall tree hazard

My neighbour has said that 'the willow tree in my garden is too tall. this is potentially hazardous, especially if there is a prolonged drought, because the roots will undermine the foundations of the house and also could severely damage the drains' Is this true? The tree is about 20ft tall and about 30ft from the house.

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Can a dog be harmed if bark, leaves or branches from a willow are ingested?

I believe so, if a certain quantity is. I've had dogs chew on willow, if I recall correctly, with little effect. I would imagine that it would probably be the same as any other bark, but I'm not 100% sure.--199.126.227.65 05:13, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I dont know about dogs but I do know cats can get very sick from chewing on the leaves (they are actually allergic to aspirin. High enough dosages can be deadly for them.)

-Bill- January, 2008

[edit] Planting tips anyone?

I have an area approx. 20' x 20' that I wanted to plant a willow because other shade trees have not survived because it has poor drainage and stays kind of damp for a few days after it rains. I have a young willow that I was thinking of transplanting to this spot, but I wanted to confirm if the space is big enough for a willow and its root system.

The house foundation is approx. 20' in one direction and the pool deck starts about 20' in the other direction.

Any suggestions?

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[edit] Has Anybody Ever Suggested This As An Explanation for the Weeping Behavior of Willows?

Has anybody ever suggested that Epinasty and many instances of "weeping" behaviour in plants like in Willows, is done to remove extra water from around the roots of soggy plants? That is is the diagonal pointing leaf allows it to act as the handle of a water pump and when the wind breezes through the leaf/handle pumps up and down. Of course this may require a valve. Perhaps a valve exist naturally in Xylem or is induced to grow by Ethylene when it causes Epinasty.

[edit] Dental upkeep

I heard it's leaves and branchs were chewed in ancient times to maintain oral health, does anyone know what substance might be doing the cleaning work there? Perhaps a mention under the "Medicinal Use" section of the article. Thanks! --72.75.63.66 03:10, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Leaves of Weeping Willows

Do the longated leaves of the weeping willow fall off in the fall to expose bare branches such as Maples? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.213.102.139 (talk) 13:19, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Origins of willow?

Could someone whose a botanist indicate the origins of the willow. I get the perception that it may be a New World plant???? I'm not sure about the willw growing from the U.K. though??? Some clarification would be helpful here.

-Bill-

January, 2008 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.231.201.225 (talk) 20:07, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] trunk

the trunk of the tree is brown! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.0.160.131 (talk) 18:48, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] willow genus?

Perhaps something in the way of the garrya page and others. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.19.151.13 (talk) 05:54, 21 February 2008 (UTC)