I think it depends if you mow and maintain the area around your pond, or if you leave it more natural. If its more natural, then willow isn't a maintenance problem. I've started growing weeping willows along the pond and it looks nice for my natural area.




bradford pears are rarely recommended these days, they are said to be invasive, but main problem is that they have weak crotch angles and storm will sooner or later make them fall apart.

To Dam or not to dam

That isn't even a question