- The Weeping Willow -

Hardy deciduous tree.

 Location : believed to be native to central Asia (western China). By an early date it had spread to the Middle East where it grew along the Tigris and Euphrates river, the site of ancient Babylonia which gives it's name to this species. Usually encountered growing in moist soils and often along lakes and streams.

Appearance : Gracefully rounded crown to about 50 feet in height with a spread just as wide.

Branches divide into many thin stems that hang in pendulous curtains to the ground. Leaves are typical of those of the willow family being lance-shaped up to 6 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. The leaves are olive green on top with silver undersides, but culitvars with bright yellow green leaves are also available.

Dark grey and deeply furrowed.