Weeping Willow is an iconic ornamental tree widely planted across North America but native to northern China, introduced to the West in the 18th century. It grows 30–50 feet tall with extraordinarily long, pendulous branches that sweep to the ground. Weeping Willows are often planted near water features and along ponds and streams, where they thrive in moist soils. While not native, they naturalize along waterways and provide ecological benefits, though they can crowd out native riparian vegetation.
Best time to see a Weeping Willow
The best time to see a Weeping Willow is March–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,013 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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