Thank you very much Carly. I did a search on types of
willows and it looks like it might be a
Black Willow .
I have a Weeping
willow in the backyard but never put this
tree into the
willow category till you mentioned it!
One article says "It is a fast-
growing tree, and useful for erosion control on steep banks where moisture is avalable. However, the extensive shallow roots can clog drains and break pavement in urban residential sites. The wood is weak and brittle, subject to damage in ice storms, and the
tree is short-lived."
Now I know if I do indeed want to keep it, it'll have to go far away from the house. lol