Ornamental Weeping Evergreen Trees

Unlike those widely spread branched trees, weeping trees have drooping stature and their branches bend low. Being evergreen and beautiful, they are mostly used as ornamental plants. Their leaves and branches hug each other, rendering them a compact look. They are mostly used for landscaping driveways, backyards and gardens because of their multivariate leaves and colorful flowers. Their physiological features are attractive and you can trim them in any shape for the purpose of adorning your house. Numerous varieties of ornamental weeping evergreen trees are spread throughout the world and to list them down individually is no doubt difficult. So we have sorted out some species over here, that are beautiful and gorgeous. Have a look.

Weeping Serbian Spruce
The scientific name is Picea omorika. Also known as artistic spruce, this tree has branches hanging like a pendulum. The dark green foliage merges perfectly with the greenery present in your house. Young leaves blossom during spring time and their light green texture shimmers in the sunlight. These trees grow up to a maximum height of 30 feet. The needle shaped leaves are arranged in a particular fashion. Your landscapes acquire a new dimension when accented solely with Serbian spruce trees.

Oven's Wattle
Acacia pravissima is its scientific name. The multi-stemmed plant bears yellow flowers during summer season. It's a drought tolerant species, surviving well in dry climate. It grows up 3 m, and the compact round shape of the plant makes it more graceful. You can plant oven's wattle throughout your garden. The plant prefers bright sunlight and you have to prune it occasionally to maintain its shape. The tree when blooms with yellow flowers looks exquisitely beautiful and you will simply love to have it in your home. Be careful while handling because it has got spines.

Weeping Himalayan Cedar
The long dark bluish green leaves are pointed in nature. They have a pendulous growth and seem to tumble down. It has a height of 3 feet and its shrubs droop till the ground level. Weeping Himalayan cedar is largely grown in clusters in outdoor areas, landscapes and as background trees. They grow best under loamy and clay rich soil. You must expose the plant everyday to morning sunshine and provide with shade during the evening. The plant is visually attractive which further adds charm to your landscapes.

Weeping Nootka Cypress
Also known as Callitropsis nootkatensis, this plant is an evergreen weeping species, native to North America. The leaves are flat, long and are closely knitted with each other. The cones of the plant are embedded with scales, which are arranged beautifully over one another. You would love to grow this plant in your garden owing to its color and features. The weeping branches are gracious and flourish well under sunshine. The plants bear yellow colored seeds which can be harvested during specific seasons.

Golden Weeping Willow
This graceful species has massive growth which follows a typical pattern. The secondary branches grow downwards while the primary grows upward. The weeping effect is created by this mode of growth. Salix nigra blooms with brilliant yellow flowers which are long and intensely attractive. You have to take regular care of this plant and get it pruned by a professional to stop it from taking a vast form. Plant it in an open area, as it occupies a lot of space. Salix alba is the white weeping tree but is deciduous in nature.

Other Species

• Brewer's Spruce
• Weeping Mulberry
• Weeping Mediterranean Cypress
• Weeping Norway Spruce
• Weeping Colorado Spruce
• Weeping White Spruce
• Mexican Weeping Pine
• Weeping Higan Cherry Tree
• Young's Weeping Birch
• Tolleson's Blue Weeping Juniper
• Weeping Mediterranean Cypress

You can find out the images of these trees over the Internet. Sort them for landscaping your home after considering the climatic conditions and the type of soil present at your place. Discuss the important aspects pertaining to their growth and requirements with your dealer and then make your decision.