Willow Tree Quietly Figurine, Natural, 5 x 5.1

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You can identify this weeping willow due to its shorter height, broad, spreading crown, and loosely pendulous branches. Sallows (shrub willows) can be identified by their broad oval shaped leaves that have toothed edges.

Weeping willow trees are also fast-growing with aggressive roots that search out moisture. It isn’t recommended to plant willows near underground lines such as water, gas, or electricity. Although we do our best to ensure our pictures and descriptions explain our products as clearly as possible, sometimes you may find that when your item arrives it's not quite as you expected, or you may have simply changed your mind. The Latin name for the willow group is Salix. This scientific name also gives its name to a chemical compound found in willow plants called salicylic acid. This is the precursor to the pain-relieving drug aspirin. The ‘Pendula Waterfall’ weeping willow has narrow green linear leaves with rounded tips. The attractive long leaves contrast with reddish-brown branches that dangle down in a weeping growth habit. This miniature weeping willow grows up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) tall in 20 years.This small willow shrub is also known as the purple osier willow. This species of willow gets its name from the purple shoots when they are young. As the shrubby willow tree matures, the stems turn pale gray. The white weeping willow is a deciduous weeping tree with a stout trunk and drooping branches. The willow tree has pale green leaves, and woolly flowers appear in spring and are 2” (5 cm) long. White weeping willows grow 50 to 70 ft. (15 – 21 m) tall in USDA zones 4 to 8. Figurine includes a gift tag with sentiment 'Quietly encircled by love'. "I've learned, as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, that the communication of touch can be very healing, not only for the receiver but for the giver. Quietly is meant to be a very calming piece, especially for a mom. A lot of people think this piece is a mother with two boys, but I see it as either. (Actually, my models were two little girls with short hair|)" - Susan Lordi. A gift to celebrate new beginnings, new babies , new families....and the loving relationships that develop between parent and child, grandparent and child. A beautiful gift for Mothers Day Height: 13.5cm There are over 400 species of willow that grow in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. How to Identify Willow Trees and Shrubs The weeping willow ( Salix babylonica) has thin lanceolate leaves that taper to a narrow point. Its pendulous branches give the tree its classic weeping look. Leaf stems are a yellowish-brown color. This beautiful weeping willow has a fast growth rate and it can grow to between 62 and 82 ft. (20 – 25 m) tall.

Willow trees can have great height differences: the Dwarf Willow only grows as high as 5 ft. (1.5 m). Whereas the Weeping Willow can grow up to 82 feet (25 m) in height. Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures representing sentiments of love, closeness, healing, courage, hope...all the emotions we encounter in life. "I've learned, as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, that the communication of touch can be very healing, not only for the receiver but for the giver. Quietly is meant to be a very calming piece, especially for a mom. A lot of people think this piece is a mother with two boys, but I see it as either. (Actually, my models were two little girls with short hair)" - Susan Lordi. Beautiful for Mothers Day.The item is made in cast stone and hand-painted with lead-free paint. Supplied in a branded gift box and a gift tag with sentiment 'Quietly encircled by love'. Not a toy or children's product. Intended for adults only. With over 40 years of experience, Gallery Gifts is the UK’s leading name in gifts and collectables. Whatever the occasion, our aim is to ensure you find the perfect gift. Browse our online shop or visit one of our stores for our newest items and exclusives. The scarlet willow is regarded as one of the most beautiful types of willow trees with colored bright red or orange bark. The fast-growing tree can grow between 15 and 70 ft. (4 -21 m) tall and 10 to 40 ft. (3 – 12 m) across. The narrow lance-shaped leaves are finely serrated and turn from dark green to yellow in the fall. Often seen growing alongside rivers, streams, and ponds, the white weeping willow has thin yellow cascading stems. These droop down so much that they almost reach the ground. Its foliage is narrow lance-shaped leaves that turn from bright green to dark green then to golden yellow. The yellow willow is a sizeable shrubby tree that grows up to 22 ft. (7 m) tall. The green leaves grow on reddish stems in an alternate pattern. The dull green lance-shaped leaves have a more oval shape than other willows and can reach 4.3″ (11 cm) long. The yellow willow has 2-inch (5-cm) long greenish spiky flowers (catkins) when it flowers in spring.

Willow Tree figurines are crafted to inspire feelings of comfort and assurance with beautiful artistry and minimalist design. Capture meaningful moments and major milestones with a Willow Tree figurine that reflects the importance and emotion of these special times. Hallmark carries a large selection of Willow Tree figures and home decor, so it's easy to find something for every occasion. The golden weeping willow gets its name from the lanceolate young yellow-green leaves growing on cascading branches. As the season progresses, these leaves turn a glossy green color. Related reading: Beautiful small and dwarf weeping trees. Types of Willow Trees with Pictures for Easy Identification This spectacular willow shrub or tree is perfect for adding winter color to your garden Willow tree leaves

Scouler’s willow is a species of willow classed as a large shrub or small tree that grows in cold, dry environments. Scouler’s willow has multiple straight stems that usually grow to 6.5 and 22 ft. (2 – 7 m). In some conditions, the stems can grow much taller. Our ranking system The TopChoice.co.uk Team selects top-of-the-line items from a wide selection and conducts rigorous evaluations on almost all the products available on the internet. We rank each product based on how well it matches our criteria. Some other names for this variegated species of willow include tricolor willow, Nishiki willow, or Japanese variegated willow.

Weeping willows also have an attractive color in winter. After shedding their golden-yellow leaves in the fall, drooping yellow branches make this tree interesting to look at. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO; this piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand Osier willows (basket willows) can be identified by their long narrow leaves. These willows are tall narrow shrubs. Most people can easily recognize types of weeping willow trees. Their long cascading branches give the tree a moody yet elegant and graceful appearance. Weeping willow trees grow between 66 and 82 ft. (20 – 25 m) tall. Their leafy arching branches are so long that they almost touch the ground. Celebrate a new baby, an engagement or wedding, or a birthday with a Willow Tree figure that reflects your joy for the occasion. Bring serenity and Christmas cheer to your home with the Willow Tree nativity scene, give the gift of an angel figurine to inspire hope and comfort or decorate your Christmas tree with Willow Tree ornaments. Artist Susan Lordi pays special attention to the emotions each Willow Tree figurine evokes as she designs the wooden figurines. With simple forms and expressive gestures, she creates figural sculptures that speak to healing, comfort and encouragement. For a friend dealing with the loss of a loved one, these touching Willow Tree angels and figurines speak volumes as a bereavement gift or remembrance keepsake.