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Weeping Willow Trees - $50 (Browns Valley)
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4’-6’ tall plants
This graceful giant is known for its open crown of wispy, ground-sweeping branches and long, slender leaves. Often seen as one of the first indications of spring, the weeping willow’s yellow twigs and green foliage appear early in the season — sometimes as early as February. The tree is easy to grow and quick to take root.
Features graceful, ground-sweeping branches
Provides brilliant fall color
Grows 3' or more per year
Appearance: Graceful, cascading branches that sweep towards the ground; long, light green, finely-toothed leaves; yellow-green catkins in spring.
Size: Can grow 30–50 feet tall with a similar spread.
Growth Rate: Very fast.
Hardiness Zones: Typically zones 5–9.
Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Prefers consistently moist to wet soil; loves to be near water, but can adapt to drier conditions once established.
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types (sandy, clay, loam) and pH levels.
History/Lore
The weeping willow is dramatic both in appearance and history. Few trees add as much grace to the landscape. Early in the history of interstate commerce, cuttings from this popular species were carried along the trade routes from China. Its occurrence along the Euphrates River eventually fooled the famous botanist, Linnaeus, into thinking this was the willow of biblical mention, so he gave it the scientific name of babylonica. Later, it was the shade of a weeping willow that helped comfort Napoleon during his exile on the Island of St. Helena. After Napoleon was buried under his favorite tree, cuttings from it became a valued prize among his admirers worldwide.
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