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Help finding a tall weeping tree - any suggestions?

15 years ago

I would like to plant a weeping tree that grows to be rather tall. I want to put it in my back yard so that when I do have kids they can play under it. I remember growing up having so much fun playing under a weeping tree in my uncle's yard. ---Not to mention I think they are beautiful.

I was thinking about a weeping willow but are there different kinds? Any other suggestions?

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nick123
15 years ago
There are many species of willow that weep. Many grow less than 20 ft tall. One of the tallest weeping willows is Salix alba 'Niobe', which can reach 60+ ft tall.

European Weeping Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula') is a nice weeper that can grow quite tall.

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Embothrium
15 years ago
The Niobe willow mentioned is correctly Salix x sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma' and becomes enormous. The weeping beech would be a better bet, site and climate permitting. Both a clone of 'Pendula' sold and the 'Purple Fountain' cultivar often start out as tall shepherd's crook shapes. Nurseries here may display both side-by-side, nearly the same except for leaf color.
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'Floral-uk, how far away from the house should it be planted?' I hope someone else will answer this because building techniques are different in the US and the UK, I believe. But if you imagine the size of the crown of a mature cherry tree you need to plant at least that distance from the house or the tree will touch the house and grow lopsided. There is also the light issue. If the tree is shaded by the house on one side it will grow towards the light and again will be lopsided. Then there are issues with roots and foundations and utilities. I don't know how those things are arranged where you are. Plus you will need enough space between the tree and the house to do things like clean windows, etc. And take into account whether the tree will shade/block the house windows or not. Here shade is a definite negative but in some climates it is a positive. You need to decide.
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ive reread a couple times.. where did he say he is in OH? ... trees dont mind clay.. its all about properly transplanting them in clay.. allowing them the couple years.. to work their roots into said clay ... if in fact you are in OH ... OSU should have tons of tree resources available online ... i prefer oaks over everything .. and in sand.. in my MI ... they grow 3 to 5 feet per year ... but the bottom line.. i am thinking.. you arent going to get much shade on top of a house.. in your lifetime.. no matter what you plant .. unless you are about 16 years old.. lol ... i call it thinking in TREE TIME ... your local tree frarm.. should be in the best situation to discuss what tree would be best.. in your local area ... ken
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