What is the name of this tree please? Can it damage my house?

fryderykchopin

I bought my house about 3 years ago and it came with a relatively big tree in the garden.

The house was built in 2014 so I assume the tree was planted by the original owners about 9 years ago.

In the 3 years that I have owned the house I don't think it has grown further (I hope).

I have estimated it's about 6 meters tall, and the trunk is 8 meters away from my house's wall.

I'm worried the roots may cause subsidence in the future but I have no idea whether this tree can be that dangerous.

I thought someone could help me identify this tree so I can then do some research. Thank you in advance.

Here are some photos of the tree:

Rosalynda

It's a willow. We had one a lot smaller. Twisted willow i think it's called. 

MikeJXE

Common Problems with Corkscrew Willow 

The roots of corkscrew willow grow close to the surface and can be quite aggressive. This is important to keep in mind when selecting a planting site. Do not plant the tree near structures, water drainage systems, or pipes.

fryderykchopin

Rosalynda said:

It's a willow. We had one a lot smaller. Twisted willow i think it's called. 

Thanks, this has helped me find the exact name. I think it's called Red Twisted Willow (Salix Erythroflexuosa). Actually a type of tree to avoid in small gardens. I think I will have to get it removed, much to my regret.

Dustyevsky

fryderykchopin said:

Rosalynda said:

It's a willow. We had one a lot smaller. Twisted willow i think it's called. 

  I think I will have to get it removed, much to my regret.

It appears to be right on the boundary fence. Is all the trunk on your side? How does your neighbour feel about the tree, and who will be footing the bill for repairs to the fence? These are the sort of questions that are raised by such a decision.

(I don't question the wisdom of removal.)

ArbitraryRandom

A shame because it's such a lovely tree.

theoretica

How wet/dry is the garden?  Willows take up a lot of water, and my mother planted one to help deal with a boggy garden.

Dustyevsky

theoretica said:

How wet/dry is the garden?  Willows take up a lot of water, and my mother planted one to help deal with a boggy garden.

We don't know how close the tree is to the OP's house, or what the age of the house is, both of which would have a bearing on whether unwanted consequences could result from 'heave' after removal.

However, if that's a standard kind of fence and shed, the tree doesn't look huge, and my guess is there wouldn't be serious  physical consequences.

ArbitraryRandom

Dustyevsky said:

theoretica said:

How wet/dry is the garden?  Willows take up a lot of water, and my mother planted one to help deal with a boggy garden.

We don't know how close the tree is to the OP's house, or what the age of the house is, both of which would have a bearing on whether unwanted consequences could result from 'heave' after removal.

It's 8m from the house and the house was built in 2014 (from the OP)

FreeBear

ArbitraryRandom said:

A shame because it's such a lovely tree.

No it isn't.

Got one growing on the other side of the fence at the bottom of my garden. Probably 25-30 feet tall, and it drops small branches in my garden. Massive amount of shade, and it sucks up all the moisture from an already dry soil. Doesn't even make for good firewood - Very light once dry, and burns way too quick. Seasons quickly, which is about the only plus side.

In answer to the OP's question as to how big it can get - 30 foot plus, with a trunk of 600mm in diameter. Take a chainsaw to it, prune at ground level, and then grind out the stump. Plant something else a bit further away from the fence - A Walnut or Laburnum perhaps.

ArbitraryRandom

FreeBear said:

ArbitraryRandom said:

A shame because it's such a lovely tree.

No it isn't.

We'll have to disagree on that one - I love sitting in the shade of a tree.

Not the trees fault someone planted it in the wrong place