When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

The willow tree sits on top of a knoll in Travers Park, nestled between schools, neighborhoods, the library, churches, and assisted living facilities.

Willow showing yellowing of older leaves on lower branches. This month, one group of trees limps along to the top of our list of plants under stress due to lack of water: Willows. Salix spp. are not ...

The weeping willow tree is susceptible to many diseases such as powdery mildew, tar spot fungus, and bacteria blight, but the damages can be diminished by pruning and use of fungicide. Identification: ...

The most common North American deciduous trees are elm, willow, beech, cherry, birch, and basswood. These trees each have their own unique qualities, from the heart-shaped leaves of the birch to ...