How do I love thee, old tree? Let me count the ways; you change carbon dioxide into the oxygen we breathe, you sequester carbon, and you provide shelter for countless critters. There are many reasons for which we should all be tree-hugging hippies, but within the scope of this article, all we’ll focus on are the looks of these amazing pretty trees.
Weeping willow trees 3 ft tall, Live trees cascading
Weeping willows are so-called for their graceful and slender, arching habit, although some suggest ‘weeping’ refers to the way raindrops fall from their branches. Most species have delicate, narrow, light green leaves, which turn a beautiful shade of yellow in autumn. In spring, fluffy catkins appear on bare branches.
They do best in moist conditions are are perfect for growing near water. Weeping willows are fast growing and can reach a height and spread of over 15m over 50 years, so are suitable for large gardens only.
Tree of Life, Portland
Japanese Maple Tree in Autumn
600 years old Juniper tree
4000-5000 years old Bristlecone Pine/ Yosemite High Country
Father Tree – from Biltmore
Japanese Wisteria Tunnel
Olive Tree Olea europaea 10 Seeds
Olea europaea, commonly called common olive or the olive tree, is an evergreen tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to 20-30’ tall with a rounded crown. Young trees have smooth gray bark, but trunks and branches will gnarl somewhat picturesquely with age. Opposite, elliptic to lance shaped leaves (to 3” long) are gray-green above and silver-green beneath. Very small white flowers bloom in panicles (to 2” long) in summer on stems from the leaf axils. Flowers are fragrant. Flowers give way to oval green drupes (olives to 1.5” long) which ripen to black. Each olive contains a single pit. Olives from this species are commercially harvested as eating olives and for production of olive oils.
Babylonian Weeping Willow
If you’ve got a little open space the Babylon Weeping Willow Tree is the perfect addition to bring elegance to your landscape.
Willow trees are medium to large deciduous that grow quickly to provide shade and privacy. This majestic ornamental tree boasts delicate hanging branches that sway with the wind. The long hanging tendrils grow beautiful light green leaves that turn yellow-gold color in the fall.
The Babylon Weeping Willow grows best in moist soil. In fact, their roots can soak up sitting water in swampy parts of your yard, making it usable again. In addition, many choose to plant this tree to prevent soil erosion.
This tree is considered easy to grow and is cold-hardy and even heat-tolerant. Just be sure to plant in space where roots can spread – Do not plant near any underground power lines or sewers, since weeping willows have exceptionally long roots.
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) Seeds
The golden chain tree ((Laburnum Anagyroides), also known as the golden rain tree, is one of the most vibrantly colorful specimens in the plant kingdom. It’s a fast-growing tree and can tolerate both cold and heat. They make good bonsai specimens and will still flower prolifically. Each pack comes with basic instructions for germination.