The weeping willow is dioecious, meaning that the male and female flowers will grow on separate trees. The Weeping Willow was given its scientific name Salix Babylonica by Carl Linnaeus in the 18 th ...

The weeping willow is uniquely suited to wet environments thanks to its fast-growing roots and moisture-loving nature. Unlike many trees that struggle in waterlogged soil, this species thrives ...

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze.

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze.

Willow trees can look magnificent, but can also leave a magnificent mess in yards. Lori Borgman: The willow is gone but we're not weeping Skip to main content Skip to main content ...