This week many trees across the valley and hillside have come into blossom or leaf. It gives them a fuzzy look as the leaves scatter tiny green dots over the branches. Our Weeping Willow is no exception.
The weeping willow is not native to the UK but was introduced to England in the 18th century. It is known for its long, weeping branches often dangling over and into lakes and streams. They do best in broad sunshine, and it is said that they need four hours a day. Ours must have been feeling pretty fed-up over the winter!
Many weeping willows are hybrids and that is true of willows in general. I am now trying to identify the other willow in our garden and those that hang over our fences.