Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Trees Add Landscape Interest with Weeping Trees By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Curving and dramatic, weeping trees—trees (often with trailing leaves or branches) that appear to be leaning over, as though weeping—can introduce some visual interest to any yard. 01 of 13 Weeping Juniper 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' Rocky Mountain juniper is stunning, offering blue-tinted evergreen needles on wonderfully weeping branches. Like other Rocky Mountain junipers, 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' is a small tree that's very hardy and holds up to heat and drought. It's native to North America. Name: Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' Size: To 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; the plant is very drought tolerant. Zones: 4-7 Native to North America: Yes Learn more about junipers. 02 of 13 Weeping Purple Beech Among the more dramatic weeping trees around, 'Purple Fountain' beech bears bold, purple-black leaves in spring and summer that turn a coppery bronze in autumn. Being tall and skinny, it's perfect for yards of any size. Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Size: To 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide; very slow growing Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 5-7 Native to North America: No Learn more about beeches. 03 of 13 Weeping Mulberry A small tree that's exceptionally easy to grow, weeping mulberry is commonly used by home gardeners and professional landscapers alike. It features shiny green leaves and pendulous branches that can reach the ground. Name: Morus alba 'Chaparral' Size: To 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; the plant is drought tolerant. Zones: 4-8 Native to North America: No Note: In some areas, this species of mulberry has shown invasive tendencies. Check local restrictions before planting it. 04 of 13 Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar Weeping blue Atlas cedar is a delightful evergreen that features silvery-blue needles and cascading branches. Young trees are sometimes trained into fun shapes, such as the serpentine pattern shown here. Untrained varieties grow large and have irregular forms. They're usually the focal point of the landscape! Name: Cedrus atlantica 'Glacua Pendula' Size: To 20 feet tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; the plant is drought tolerant. Zones: 6-9 Native to North America: No Learn more about cedars. 05 of 13 Weeping Birch Grow weeping beech for an amazing presence in your landscape all year long. The tumbling branches look beautiful in every season, as does the white peeling bark. In spring and summer, it offers arrow-shape green leaves; they turn a brilliant shade of gold in autumn. Name: Betula pendula 'Youngii' Size: To 25 feet tall and wide Growing Condition: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil; it does best in cool-summer climates. Zones: 2-7 Native to North America: No Learn more about birches. 06 of 13 Weeping Japanese Larch Weeping Japanese larch is a fun one for the landscape. Like the other weeping trees in this slideshow, it offers cascading branches. But, in spring and summer, it shows off emerald-green needles that turn a rich shade of gold every autumn before falling to the ground. Name: Larix kaempferi 'Diana' Size: To 20 feet tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 5-7 Native to North America: No Learn more about larches. 07 of 13 Weeping Redwood The weeping form of one of the world's tallest trees, weeping redwood grows up but has cascading side branches. The trunk doesn't always grow straight, giving it the ability to form a unique, imposing figure in the landscape. Name: Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum' Size: To 50 feet tall and 20 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 6-9 Native to North America: Yes 08 of 13 Weeping Crabapple Many common trees have weeping varieties, including gorgeous spring-blooming crabapples. There are several selections to choose from, including 'Louisa', shown here, which features soft pink flowers, golden-yellow fall color, and showy yellowish fruits. Name: Malus 'Louisa' Size: To 15 feet tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 4-8 Native to North America: No Learn more about crabapples. Discover the best crabapple varieties for your yard. 09 of 13 Weeping Norway Spruce Another fine evergreen tree, weeping Norway spruce offers rich, dark green needles and lovely drooping branches. It's one of the best evergreens to grow in cold climates and is reputedly one of the most deer resistant. Name: Picea abies 'Pendula' Size: To 15 feet tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 3-7 Native to North America: No Learn more about spruces. 10 of 13 Weeping White Pine A graceful weeping evergreen tree that offers long, soft needles, weeping white pine is perfect for making a focal point in the garden. It has an irregular growth pattern so no two trees are alike (but all are gorgeous). Name: Pinus strobus 'Pendula' Size: To 20 feet tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 3-8 Native to North America: Yes 11 of 13 Weeping Willow Think about a weeping tree and weeping willow probably comes to mind. This easy-to-grow tree has a graceful shape and attractive golden-yellow fall color. It's one of the faster growing trees around, but that means it's also weak and easily damaged by storms. Name: Salix alba 'Tristis' Size: To 75 feet tall and wide Growing conditions: Full sun and moist to wet soil Zones: 4-8 Native to North America: No Note: Willows can be invasive in some areas; check local restrictions before planting them. Learn more about willows. 12 of 13 Weeping Cherry A delightful addition to the spring landscape, weeping cherry shows off clusters of white flowers that hang from gracefully cascading branches. The shiny, coppery bark looks beautiful all year long. With attractive fall foliage in shades of orange and yellow, it's good looking all year long. Name: Snow Fountains weeping cherry (Prunus 'Snofozam') Size: To 15 feet tall and 8 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 5-8 Native to North America: No 13 of 13 Japanese Maple When planted in moist, well-drained soil this Japanese maple unfurls brilliant red foliage. Several varieties of Japanese maple offer branches that droop toward the ground, so you can find the form in plants that have burgundy, green, or even gold leaves. Smaller varieties fit well in the border, and also work well in containers. 'Red Dragon' is the variety shown here. Name: Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' Size: To 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide; it's a slow grower. Growing conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 6-8 Native to North America: No Discover other beautiful Japanese maples. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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