The weeping willow (Salix babylonica), sometimes also called Babylon willow, is a polarizing plant. While some adore this unique-looking tree for its droopy charm, others believe that enjoying the ...

Choose your favorite weeping evergreen tree to enhance your outdoor space. Beware of destructive roots from weeping trees ...

Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up ...

Many of us have places in our landscapes where it’s constantly wet. We always say “plants breathe through their roots”, which means that poorly drained sites are bad for most plants since air can’t ...

Many people enjoy the look of the weeping willow but have discovered its drawbacks. It has invasive roots and is brittle and short-lived. However, the Maytenus boaria or mayten tree is almost a ...

A common native willow in Marin County is arroyo willow, Salix lasiolepis. There are six species of willow in Marin and 32 ...

Very few plants look as good to me next to a body of water as does weeping willow, Salix babylonica. Something about the pendulous branches hanging downward and even touching the water while they sway ...