Willows can be susceptible to developing these diseased areas, especially if some sort of stress has occurred. Look for any dark or decaying areas, especially at the base of the tree.

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The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission, which met Thursday in Plymouth, allocated $500,000 for problem-tree and logjam work in Starke and LaPorte counties, said ...