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| On of many infected and dead willows |
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| Infected willow now completely dead |
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| Infected plant showing signs of die back |
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| Healthy plant |
There is much interest in the use of willows as part of the treatment sequence for single houses.
I have planted a small stand of the Common Osier
Salix viminalis around the base of the percolation area from my septic tank. The objective is to encourage evapotranspiration during summer and to provide a barrier between the treatment area and the boundary of my property. The stand is now about eight years old and last year many of the trees began to show signs of infection. This year the infection (fungal) has spread and about a third of the trees have now died. Although I have replanted, I am concerned that this infection will spread. Has anyone else come across this problem?
