The Latin name for the willow group is Salix. This scientific name also gives its name to a chemical compound found in willow plants called salicylic acid. This is the precursor to the pain-relieving drug aspirin. This small willow shrub is also known as the purple osier willow. This species of willow gets its name from the purple shoots when they are young. As the shrubby willow tree matures, the stems turn pale gray.

The white weeping willow is a deciduous weeping tree with a stout trunk and drooping branches. The willow tree has pale green leaves, and woolly flowers appear in spring and are 2” (5 cm) long. White weeping willows grow 50 to 70 ft. (15 – 21 m) tall in USDA zones 4 to 8. In this article, you will learn about the many types of willow trees. Pictures of willow trees, descriptions of their features, and their scientific names will help identify different species of willows. Interesting Facts About Weeping Willow Trees The weeping willow ( Salix babylonica) has thin lanceolate leaves that taper to a narrow point. Its pendulous branches give the tree its classic weeping look. Leaf stems are a yellowish-brown color. This beautiful weeping willow has a fast growth rate and it can grow to between 62 and 82 ft. (20 – 25 m) tall.Corkscrew willow is a classic Chinese weeping willow that is popular in many countries. This willow cultivar, the ‘Tortuosa’ is called the corkscrew willow due to its spiral twisting branches that have an upright form unlike other weeping willows. Osier willows. The osier, also called basket willows, are tall narrow willow shrubs with narrow leaves. There are over 400 species of willow that grow in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. How to Identify Willow Trees and Shrubs

Some other names for this variegated species of willow include tricolor willow, Nishiki willow, or Japanese variegated willow.The common white willow is a large willow tree that is native to Europe and Central Asia. Its common and scientific names come from the white undersides of the thin narrow leaves. This Salix alba differs from the Salix alba ‘Tristis’ cultivar because the common white willow doesn’t weep or have drooping branches. The purple willow grows around 10 ft. (3 m) tall. The leaves are typical of willow plants—lanceolate in shape and having an elongated look. There are a few unique features of the purple willow. The catkins (flowers) are smaller than most willow plants and are purple or red rather than white or yellow. Willow trees can have great height differences: the Dwarf Willow only grows as high as 5 ft. (1.5 m). Whereas the Weeping Willow can grow up to 82 feet (25 m) in height. Most varieties of willows and sallows, such as the American pussy willow, gray willow, and other small willow species, produce woolly catkins in early spring. The strange flowers don’t have recognizable petals or any fragrance.

The narrow-leaf willow is a deciduous shrub that grows throughout much of North America. As its name implies, the narrowleaf willow shrub has long, narrow leaves. Other names for this species include coyote willow or sandbar willow. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO; this piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand As the common name of this willow suggests, the small to medium-sized peachleaf willow tree’s leaves look like peach tree leaves. Depending on the species, the peachleaf willow tree can have just one trunk or be a multi-stemmed tree. This precious sculpture captures the quiet moments between a mother and her children. Holding her children can be as comforting to a mom as it is to her children. Commemorate this special time in their lives when a mother's touch means everything to them.Seated figure in cream dress, with one arm holding small toddler, other arm around older child standing next to her; toddler and child in cream onesies Dwarf weeping willow trees are beautiful ornamental trees for small-scale landscapes. The short-stature attractive willows have pendulous branches creating an umbrella-like canopy. The small, pretty trees are ideal for growing in compact gardens or large containers. Wisconsin weeping willow leaves are long and tapering with serrated margins. The weeping willow leaves grow up to 6” (15 cm) long. The thin lanceolate green leaves contrast with the yellowish-brown branches. Dwarf Weeping Willow Trees (With Pictures) Tree willows can be identified by their lanceolate leaves ( lance-shaped leaves) that have light feather veins. The leaf edges are gently serrated. Another way to identify willow trees in deciduous forests, parks, or green spaces is that they are usually the first trees to have leaves in the spring. Figurine includes a gift tag with sentiment 'Quietly encircled by love'. "I've learned, as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, that the communication of touch can be very healing, not only for the receiver but for the giver. Quietly is meant to be a very calming piece, especially for a mom. A lot of people think this piece is a mother with two boys, but I see it as either. (Actually, my models were two little girls with short hair|)" - Susan Lordi. A gift to celebrate new beginnings, new babies , new families....and the loving relationships that develop between parent and child, grandparent and child. A beautiful gift for Mothers Day Height: 13.5cm

Although we do our best to ensure our pictures and descriptions explain our products as clearly as possible, sometimes you may find that when your item arrives it's not quite as you expected, or you may have simply changed your mind. The golden weeping willow gets its name from the lanceolate young yellow-green leaves growing on cascading branches. As the season progresses, these leaves turn a glossy green color. Weeping willows grow well near rivers and lakes and can be easily identified by their long drooping branches Hooker’s willow is a type of willow shrub or small tree growing up to 26 ft. (8 m) tall and 10 ft. (3 m) wide. This species of bushy willow has oval leaves, dense foliage, and fuzzy spring flowers. This pussy willow variety thrives in USDA zones 6 to 10 and can withstand growing in coastal regions.Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures representing sentiments of love, closeness, healing, courage, hope...all the emotions we encounter in life. "I've learned, as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, that the communication of touch can be very healing, not only for the receiver but for the giver. Quietly is meant to be a very calming piece, especially for a mom. A lot of people think this piece is a mother with two boys, but I see it as either. (Actually, my models were two little girls with short hair)" - Susan Lordi. Beautiful for Mothers Day.The item is made in cast stone and hand-painted with lead-free paint. Supplied in a branded gift box and a gift tag with sentiment 'Quietly encircled by love'. Not a toy or children's product. Intended for adults only. With over 40 years of experience, Gallery Gifts is the UK’s leading name in gifts and collectables. Whatever the occasion, our aim is to ensure you find the perfect gift. Browse our online shop or visit one of our stores for our newest items and exclusives. Most people can easily recognize types of weeping willow trees. Their long cascading branches give the tree a moody yet elegant and graceful appearance. Weeping willow trees grow between 66 and 82 ft. (20 – 25 m) tall. Their leafy arching branches are so long that they almost touch the ground. The white willow is also a type of golden weeping willow tree that is sometimes mistaken for the golden weeping willow ‘Chrysocoma.’ Comparing pictures of both willow species, you will see that the Salix alba ‘Tristis’ has a fatter trunk. Willow Tree is a song by Rival and Cadmium featuring Rosendale released on November 23, 2018. It was uploaded on YouTube by NCS on November 24, 2018.