Willa the Weeping Willow Tree is a beautiful and mysterious tree. She keeps lots of secrets as the other trees and creatures in the park trust her with everything!
5 things to know about Willa:
- Willa is very graceful and elegant – she is careful in everything she does.
- Willa is very trustworthy – the other trees often tell her their secrets.
- Willa is sensitive – she feels things very deeply and is often very tearful.
- Willa is caring and kind – she is the mother of the park as she loves the other trees as though they’re her children.
- Willa is enchanting – people often stand next to her just to feel her incredible energy.
5 more things to know about Willow Trees in general:
- There are 4 main types of Willow: Weeping, White, Black and Creeping – they are all planted in different places and look slightly different:
- Weeping Willow with graceful, droopy branches – like Willa
- White Willow with silvery leaves
- Black Willow with dark bark
- Creeping Willow often used as ground cover
- Willow trees are often found near water as that is where they feel happiest – they have a high tolerance for waterlogged soil
- Willow branches and leaves are used by birds for nesting, and insects, such as bees and butterflies,
- Willow bark has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Willow branches are flexible and are often used in basketry and crafts.
