The Weeping Willow is a classic beauty, adding a whimsical touch wherever they grow. Its sweeping branches and timeless appearance make this shade tree popular all over. The Weeping Willow tree features an open crown of ground sweeping branches and is easily recognized for its graceful and refined qualities. The leaves have a light green appearance on top with a gray-green underneath. In the sunlight, the leaves glow with a magical golden yellow tint. This willow tree grows exceptionally fast. With a growth rate of about 8-10 feet per year, this willow is one of the fastest-growing shade trees around. It can reach its mature size of 30-35 feet tall and about 35 feet wide in just a few growing seasons! The Weeping Willow thrives near water. The large tree is great for drying up spots in your landscape that collect water or are always wet like the bottom of a hill, near a septic tank, or somewhere with underground water like a lake or pond!