Weeping Willow

Weeping Willow

(Salix Babylonica)

This tree can be found right outside of my workplace, Wagging Tails pet daycare. It's located in a small patch of grass between buildings, surrounded by brush and pricker bushes.

Weeping Willow are native to Chine, but they have been cultivated across the world for their appearance. You'll have a very hard time finding them outside of parks, gardens, and neighborhoods in CT. They prefer moist or sandy soil and lots of sun so they'll be found along streams and rivers.

They are one of my favorite trees ever, I think they're beautiful and fascinating. They have long graceful branches and leaves with a huge, weeping crown. They don't provide great shade, but they're so peaceful to sit under. They also have some really cool bark, with deep furrows that almost swirl together. They also provide great nesting sites for small birds and mammals!