Wildlife value of Weeping Willow — an unexpected bonus

I planted Weeping Willow primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. significant impact on the microclimate and character of a garden seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a wildlife garden with native species which allows me to watch the activity up close. bare winter silhouette revealing branch structure and bark is the most active period for wildlife visits. keeping a mulch-free collar immediately around the trunk is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. root encroachment near drains or house foundations is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.