There are other, smaller willows (and some native ones) if you like the wet-soil aspect but not the big size of the weeping willow. Take a look at some of the smaller members of this species, such ...

Weeping pussy willow, from what I've seen, grows more upright than wide. I think a good planning size is around 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide if you're using it in a garden bed and plan to prune it ...

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 ...