Newark, New York State 
Weeping Trees 
THESE are purely ornamental trees, having the peculiar habit of drooping branches. 
Most of the various forms have this character so strongly marked that it is necessary 
to graft them high above the ground on some tall-growing form, in order that the weeping 
habit may be best developed. Some charming effects can be obtained in the ornamental 
planting of the home ground by the judicious u.se of these remarkable trees. With many 
forms, particularly the weeping mulberry, the best effects are produced when the trees are 
regularly and severely pruned during the dormant period. 
Beech, Weeping. (Fagus var. pendula.) A 
remarkably vigorous, picturesque tree 
of large size, and of wonderful grace and 
beauty. 
Birch, Cut-Leaved Weeping. (Betula alba, 
var. pendula laciniata.) Undoubtedly one 
of the most popular of all weeping or 
pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet 
Weeping Mulberry. 
vigorous growth, graceful drooping branch- 
es, silvery-white bark, and delicately 
cut foliage, present a combination of 
attractive characteristics rarely met with 
in a single tree. 
Birch, Young's Weeping. (Betula alba, 
pendula Youngii.) Tree originated near 
Milfred, England, where it was found 
trailing on the ground. Grafted into 
stems at some height, it forms pendu- 
lous heads, drooping to the ground in 
fine thread-like shoots; very beautiful. 
Elm, Camperdown, Weeping. (Ulmus 
Eendula.) Vigorous, irregular branches 
ave a uniform weeping habit, overlap 
80 regularly that a compact, roof-hke 
head is formed. Leaves are large, glossy, 
dark green. A strong, vigorous grower. 
The finest Weeping Elm, and one of the 
best weeping trees. 
Mountain Ash, Weeping. (Pyrus var. 
pendula.) Beautiful variety of rapid 
growth and decidedly pendulous and 
trailing habit. One of the most desir- 
able "lawn trees. 
Mulberry, Tea's Weep- 
ing. ( Morus. ) The 
most graceful and 
hardy weeping tree in 
existence. Forms a per- 
fect shaped head, with 
long, slender, and wil- 
lowy branches, droop- 
ing to the ground. In 
light, airy graceful- 
ness, delicacy of form 
and motion, it is w ith- 
out a rival. It has 
beautiful foliage, ia 
hardy, safe and easy 
to transplant. Admir- 
ably adapted for small 
or large grounds, or 
for cemetery planting. 
Willow, Babylonica, 
Weeping. (Salix.) A 
well-known and most 
graceful tree of large 
size. Its fresh, bright 
greon tint and long, wavy branches 
make it very attractive. 
Willow, Kilmarnock Weeping. (Salix Ca- 
proa pendula.) Unique form and vig- 
orous in all soils, this willow has been 
widely disseminated. It is usually grafted 
5 to 7 feet high on stout stems and then 
forms a cone of glossy foliage. 
Willow, American Weeping (Salix Pur- 
purea pendula.) An American dwarf, 
slender branched species; grafted 5 or 6 
feet high, it makes one of the most orna- 
mental of small weeping trees; it is more 
hardy than the Babylonica. 
Willow, Wisconsin Weeping. (Salix do- 
lorosa.) A large tree with long, droop- 
ing branches, similar to the Babylonica, 
but much hartlier. 
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