Weeping Willow Tree

Weeping Willow Tree: Fast-Growing Shade with Classic Grace

Why Weeping Willow Trees?

Create fast-growing shade and a more established look in the spacious areas of your yard. The Weeping Willow Tree, also known as the Babylonian Weeping Willow, is one of the fastest-growing shade trees around, putting on as much as 3 to 4 feet of growth in a single year and bringing graceful movement and classic landscape character to the right outdoor space.

Known for its long, arching branches and cascading canopy, this deciduous tree has a dramatic, picturesque look that stands out in open lawns, near a lake or pond, along stream banks, or in damp low spots with room to grow. Young willows start out thin, with just a few branches pointing upward along the trunk. After they reach around 10 feet, they fill out fast, sending out more and more branches that arch outward to form the weeping canopy they're famous for. The green foliage fills out in spring and summer, shifts to yellow in fall, and gives way to bare branches that add structure through winter while the tree is dormant.

Weeping Willows grow best in full sun and moist soil, which makes them a strong choice for areas where consistent moisture is available. That said, they're highly adaptable to a range of soils and conditions, show some drought tolerance once established, and can even help prevent soil erosion along banks and low spots. This willow tree grows well outdoors in Zones 4 to 9 and can reach 30 to 50 feet tall and 30 to 50 feet wide at maturity, so plant it in a wide-open area away from homes, sidewalks, septic systems, and underground utilities.

Why Shop Weeping Willow Trees from Trees.com?

A Weeping Willow grows fast, which means a strong root system and healthy structure from the start matter even more. We plant, grow, and nurture yours by hand so it arrives ready to take off in the right spot, with the roots to support all that quick top growth.

Because siting a willow well is half the battle, our plant experts are glad to help you think through placement near water, away from pipes and foundations, plus watering and early care. Get it in the right place, and this is a tree you'll enjoy for decades.