The Willow Oak Problem: Why Fan District Homeowners Need Gutter Cleaning 4 Times a Year
Willow oaks are the most problematic gutter trees in Richmond’s Fan District and Museum District. Their narrow leaves pack into waterproof mats, spring catkins congeal into downspout sludge, and small acorns block drainage openings. Here’s why four cleanings per year is realistic — and what happens when Fan District homeowners skip the spring cleaning.