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In a wide, sweeping lawn or near a pond or lake, weeping willows make a calming and picturesque
addition to the landscape. Unfortunately, they have several liabilities that make them unsuitable for
most homeowners. If, however, you have the right conditions, weeping willows can become an elegant
addition to your yard.
Weeping willows (Salix spp.) are native to Asia, but grow extensively throughout the U.S. Hardy in U.S.
Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9, the trees were used by Native Americans
who chewed on the twigs to relieve headaches and soreness. The branches contain salicylic acid, the
same ingredient found in aspirin.
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