Willow Trees Hardiness Zone 8 Drought tolerant for easy care Quanitity:Buy 1 Get 1 Free Drought tolerant for easy care and we continually strive to grow more each season The willow as a tree‚ graceful and swinging‚ has fascinated people since prehistory․ From the time when the first humans looked at the tree's characteristic flower form in the family Salicaceae and its years of changing vegetation‚ the willow has been intimately linked to humanity in form‚ function‚ and nature through the ages․ Although there are numerous willows found throughout the landscape‚ the four most well known are the Weeping Willow‚ Corkscrew Willow‚ Bebb's Willow‚ and the Black Willow․ The history and habitats of these different varieties of willows have become entwined and part of the description of the landscape and the human experience within the landscape․ In contrast‚ the Corkscrew Willow is often described as looking like it has twigs‚ or branches‚ growing in unusual‚ zany patterns․ In fact‚ its branches twist and spiral to form a unique‚ almost playful shape․ A twist on an ordinary form makes Corkscrew Willow a potential ornamental․ Corkscrew Willow alone may not be attractive enough to be the sole plant in a large lawn‚ but the twirling and twisting nature of the branches may make it an interesting addition in a more confined space where inquisitive visitors may choose to discover it․ The trees are tolerant of a variety of conditions and are commonly found in wetter areas‚ usually near ponds or streams․ The Corkscrew Willow's hardy‚ twisted nature has been used as a symbol of individuality‚ and as a reminder that beauty comes in many different forms․