Willow Trees Hardiness Zone 8 Weeping Cherry Tree Prunus you re creating habitat Weeping Cherry Tree Prunus Subhirtella ‘Pendula’ and many wildlife species they are an integral part of our world․ On the other hand‚ the Black Willow has been noted in past observations as not only having ecological importance‚ but also having medicinal value․ The Black Willow can be usually found in riverbanks or swampy areas‚ and usually grows straight and tall (up to about 80 feet)․ Its strong and flexible wood has long been used in making baskets and fish traps․ Early settlers also used it for fuel․ The bark contains salicylic acid‚ which has been used in customary medicine as a more natural painkiller‚ being a close chemical relative of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)․ The Black Willow has‚ as a symbol of strength‚ been there when floods and storms have ravaged the area․ It's a great reminder of the impact that nature has on our lives‚ the interdependence of nature and culture‚ and how important it is to maintain a balance with the trees․