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.
Habitat
Planted and naturalized along streams, ponds, and moist areas across temperate North America.
Diet
Catkins provide spring pollen for native bees; foliage hosts many willow-specialist insects.
How common
Common
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