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Dwarf Artic Willow - invasive roots?

Posted by hopefulnovice MD7 (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 27, 10 at 15:01

Hi all,
This is a wonderful forum - thank you to all who share their knowledge.
I am madly in love with the dwarf artic willow and would love to plant a line of three between the house and patio. I know they are good growers, so I would plan on pruning to the ground each winter to keep them small.
My only concern is their root system: the nursery says not to worry about it, but I have read that the roots can damage a foundation, gas lines, etc. Is this a real worry from a shrub?
Any advice much appreciated!


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RE: Dwarf Artic Willow - invasive roots?

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Mon, Sep 27, 10 at 21:08

They're talking about the roots of large-growing willows and not these. And there has to be a hole or other vulnerability in a feature for roots to get in and make problems.


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