I’ve been writing these nature columns for many years, and I hope to write them for years to come, but sometimes the writing ...

Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in ...

Black willow trees are naturally found mostly in the eastern part of the U.S., from Minnesota to Texas, along with a limited presence in a few southwest states, including Arizona and California.

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 ...

Willow trees are in the Salix genus, along with pussy willow and more than 20 other species of woody plants native to our region. Black willow ( Salix nigra ) grows throughout the eastern United ...

If left to grow to full size, willow roots will damage pipes. To start a new tree, take a cutting that’s about 10 inches long and about the diameter of a pencil.

Willow trees can look magnificent, but can also leave a magnificent mess in yards. Lori Borgman: The willow is gone but we're not weeping Skip to main content Skip to main content ...