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No. A weeping willow can be grown as a single specimen.
No
Yes, Indeed they do. They can grow everywhere, if the land has the certain amount of what is needed to grow one. There is though a Greek specie of Willow Tree!
There are willow trees all over southern Canada.
No , but most cricket bats are made from willow
willow tree
no
a long time
Willow trees grow longer along their rod as they age. This is in difference with the more commonly seen plant varieties. In particular, the willow tree grows multiple rods as well.
Willow trees don't have to be trimmed and the only requirement of care is the removal of dead and old wood. The trees grow in full sun and are suitable in moist sites.
Willow trees can grow up to 40 ft tall (13 meters).
By a pond or creek