Willow Tree Figurines, Polyester and Polyester Blend, Ivory, 9''H

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This is a relatively small willow variety that grows slowly, making it perfect for smaller gardens or a small spot in a larger garden.

The corkscrew willow is best for winter gardens, as its yellow leaves drop in the autumn, allowing you to see the true spectacle that is its twisted corkscrew branches.

This tree is the perfect solution if you want a tree with an interesting appearance in winter but with a longer lifespan than the corkscrew willow. The almond willow can live for up to 50 years so long as you give it moist, well-drained soil and place it near a body of water. 19. Tea-Leaved Willow (Salix Phylicifolia) The tea-leaved willow is a catkin-producing variety. These catkins not only look beautiful in a garden, but they serve as a valuable food source at a time of year when food is scarce for wildlife. The small seeds contained within are perfect for seed-eating birds like goldfinches and siskins. 20. Shining Willow (Salix Lucida) I will always remember the beautiful willow structures on the field of my primary school in Cambridgeshire – we used to huddle within them and play all sorts of fun games!

The peachleaf willow, also known as the almond leaf willow, is a North American native willow. This plant gained its name from its long, thin, green-yellow leaves, which look similar to the foliage of peach and almond trees. It’s this quality that helps to distinguish the peachleaf willow from other willow varieties. Creating a container garden filled with interesting plants, shrubs and trees? If this is the case, the goat willow is perfect for you.

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Willow trees and shrubs typically have long, thin, spear-shaped leaves which are easily identifiable. Get up close and personal, and you’ll notice how these leaves have an extremely fine, serrated edge. Willows are classic trees that you’ll notice pop up all over the UK landscape. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which variety to plant in your garden. This tree does exactly what its name suggests – its branches have a graceful weeping habit and show off glorious, golden-yellow foliage. This makes it highly unique from many other willow varieties, which tend to possess green leaves. There are over 400 types of willow trees and shrubs. However, some are more suitable for our colder climate than others. Let’s explore 19 types of willow trees perfect for the UK garden without further ado! 1. White Willow (Salix alba)

The osier willow is also commonly known as the basket willow due to its unique flexibility. This quality makes it ideal for basket weaving as well as willow structures and sculptures. You’ll most often find the flamingo willow as a lollipop tree in local garden centres in the UK. This sculpted shape makes it one of the best for small gardens or to flank a front door. In stark contrast to my primary school (I hope!), this beautiful, broadleaf tree is often grown in waste ground and contaminated areas, as the roots absorb heavy metals, effectively cleaning up the soil! 4. Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica)Historically, the narrow-leaf willow was used for medicinal purposes. Native American tribes stripped the narrow-leaf willow of its bark to treat wounds and relieve fever. 16. Bebb Willow (Salix Bebbiana) READ NEXT: 37 Front Door Plant Ideas – For Beautiful Pots & Containers 10. Purple Willow (Salix Purpurea) The grey willow is very similar in appearance to the common goat willow. However, you can decipher between the two by looking at their leaves. The goat willow has long, thin leaves, whereas the grey willow has oval-shaped foliage with silver undersides. 22. Creeping Willow (Salix Repens) The tea-leaved willow tends to be a British wild plant, but it is available as a garden plant, too. You can find it in certain garden centres and online plant shops.