Willow Tree Figurines, Polyester and Polyester Blend, Ivory, 9''H

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Unfortunately, the corkscrew willow’s unique appearance comes at a cost. This tree only lives for 15 – 20 years and is highly susceptible to insect infestations. 7. Blue-Stem Willow (Salix Irrorata) You’ll most often find the flamingo willow as a lollipop tree in local garden centres in the UK. This sculpted shape makes it one of the best for small gardens or to flank a front door. And the benefits of the scouler’s willow don’t end there. It’s also extremely valuable to wildlife, particularly butterflies and bees, as it provides an essential food source for them. 14. Peachleaf Willow (Salix Amygdaloides) Historically, the narrow-leaf willow was used for medicinal purposes. Native American tribes stripped the narrow-leaf willow of its bark to treat wounds and relieve fever. 16. Bebb Willow (Salix Bebbiana) The shining willow’s best quality is undoubtedly its leaves. It produces shiny green leaves that are a lighter shade of green on the underside. When caught by the wind, these flutter around, producing a ripple-like effect in the breeze.

Interestingly, you can also get a goat willow with a twist. The goat willow ‘Pendula’ is almost identical to the goat willow in pure species form. However, its branches weep, giving it an extra edge of interest in a pot or container! 3. Osier Willow (Salix Viminalis) The tea-leaved willow is a catkin-producing variety. These catkins not only look beautiful in a garden, but they serve as a valuable food source at a time of year when food is scarce for wildlife. The small seeds contained within are perfect for seed-eating birds like goldfinches and siskins. 20. Shining Willow (Salix Lucida) In stark contrast to my primary school (I hope!), this beautiful, broadleaf tree is often grown in waste ground and contaminated areas, as the roots absorb heavy metals, effectively cleaning up the soil! 4. Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica)

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Figurine includes a gift tag with sentiment 'Hold dear the promise of love'. "I carved this piece so that it could be viewed 'in the round'. You get a different understanding depending on how you turn the piece. If you view from the side where you can see the man and woman's arms around each other, it looks like they're kissing. If you turn it and view it from where you can see their faces and clasped hands, it looks like they're dancing - and it's a totally different piece. I like this duality of interpretation." - Susan Lordi. A wedding , anniversary or Valentines Day gift that expresses love and caring. Height: 23.0cm

The bebb willow can either be a deciduous shrub or small tree and typically grows between 1.5 and 7 metres tall. However, this plant is native to Canada and the northern US, so it may not grow to such lofty heights over here in the UK. Den amerikanske kunstner Susan Lordi håndskærer hver enkelt original af sine Willow Tree skulpturer i piletræ. Navnet Willow Tree er valgt for at symbolisere den inspiration Susan Lordi fik fra piletræet, der for hende står som noget smukt og samtidig repræsenterer kvalitet og følelser. Hun bruger familie og venner som modeller og forsøger at fange et øjeblik i tiden eller udtrykke en følelse. Figurerne der er støbt i polystone er lavet ud fra disse oprindelige træudskæringer og er derefter individuelt malet i hånden. Willow Tree designet startede i januar år 2000. Serien er vokset til at omfatte de fleste af de følelser vi har og den måde vi udtrykker dem på. Figurerne apellerer til minder og følelser vi har for vores nærmeste, vores venner og vores kære, hvad enten de er nær eller fjern.

White willow is one of the most common willow varieties in the UK. It doesn’t take long to identify why this variety is so popular among us Brits – it’s not only the largest of the whole species – growing up to 25 m tall – but it’s also a native tree, making it hardy to the UK climate. Figurerne er alle fremstillet i det materiale som kaldes Polystone. Polystone er en blanding af polyurethanharpiks og pulveriserede sten, som giver figuren en vægt i retning af en porcelænsfigur og en stor styrke, men kan ikke tåle hårde stød. Polystone er endvidere god til at optage og bevare maling, så Willow Tree figurerne bliver præcist farvegengivet i materialet. De originale æsker med tekst. The scouler’s willow is a “riparian species” – this is special, as it has been specifically adapted to grow beside riverbanks, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water due to its ability to control erosion and prevent water runoff.

This tree has a long history of medicinal use, as it’s believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, it has often been used in shampoos, creams, and lotions. Final Word on Types of Willow Trees

Willows are classic trees that you’ll notice pop up all over the UK landscape. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which variety to plant in your garden. The eared willow is interesting in that it is a pioneer species – a type of willow that tends to be the first to colonise arid, barren spaces or those that have been recently disturbed and so have less biodiversity. As you may have guessed from its name, when stems first sprout from the blue-stem willow, they’re uniquely coloured – the shade varies from blue to lavender. If you’re a gardener who loves a bit of mystery, then you’ll likely adore waiting to see what shade your blue-stem willow turns out to be!