weeping willow dying out

[andrealynn65]

My weeping willow is dying out and i cant find reason for it. Abt 2 months ago i noticed that the outer parts of the limbs all the leaves were dying and falling off and upon closer inspection the limbs had died also , I have lost 3 of my large limbs so far and am watching the others slowely die out , i have checked the bark for bugs and the leaves also and the only thing i have found is those annoying japanese beatles. The tree is 11 yrs old and has been kept pruned*and fed . this is first yr i have had any problem with it.Can someone help because it would break my heart to loose this tree because i planted in memory of my brother when he died.

thank you

andrea

[Newt]

Hi Andrea,

So sorry for your loss.* Unfortunately willows, including Salix babylonica - weeping willow and Salix capria pendulata - dwarf weeping willow aka Kilmonock willow, are prone to many diseases and pests and are short lived trees.* Take a look at these to see if any of it fits what you see.
http://www.atl.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/index...wblight-e.html
http://agebb.missouri.edu/pdc/diagno...s/blight01.htm
http://www.extension.umn.edu/project...cs/willow.html
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/pla...es/f1192-3.htm

Newt