Help what is wrong with my tree

Anna
by Anna
I think this is a willow why is the base of it turning to sawdust? This hole is growing daily. Not seeing any bug on tree so what could this be. I live in a high wind area worried it will blow over and hit my home.
  10 answers
  • Tanya Bishop Tanya Bishop on Nov 04, 2017

    You probably have wood boaring (boring?) beetles. That’s what they do.

  • Lisa Falkenthal Lisa Falkenthal on Nov 04, 2017

    Call an exterminator/landscaper. Could be a carpenter ant or type of termite. Don't wait too long. If you can't afford an exterminator try a garden spray/insecticide. Read the label to find the best fit.

  • Bijous Bijous on Nov 04, 2017

    Your tree is drawing to the end of its life. Trees don't live forever. Have it cut before it falls.

  • Mary Coakley Mary Coakley on Nov 04, 2017

    If possible take photo and check at your garden centre there seems to be quiet a bit of damage however its hopefully possible to save itGood luck

  • Christy Christy on Nov 04, 2017

    Unfortunately this tends to happen the older Willow trees get.

  • Jesse Jordan Jesse Jordan on Nov 04, 2017

    I had a willow tree about this size that looked just like yours. I tried several things to save it, but a big wind blew it over (taking my fence down too). Be careful.

  • Roa29883405 Roa29883405 on Nov 04, 2017

    It appears to be dying from the inside out. Maybe something or at sometime the tap root was broken or damaged. I know you hate to loose it but if you have a lot of wind it may be safer to replace it.


  • Linda Mil Linda Mil on Nov 04, 2017

    It looks like your tree was injured & is becoming weaker. We have a TV program here where I live & it airs during the summer. I saw something similar on the show. It was recommended that the tree be cut down & replaced. When a tree sustains such an injury, it cannot be saved! You might speak with a reputable nursery in your area! Best of luck!

  • Anna Anna on Nov 04, 2017

    Thanks everyone for your input I will take your advise see if a Gardening Center or Pest Control Company can help it. If not I guess I call a tree service to bring it down before it falls over.

  • Sharon Sharon on Nov 04, 2017

    That tree is past saving, get it taken down by a tree service before it blows down.