Hi, Dave. Let me put it this way. If you plant a willow, you will regret it as long as it's alive. Our town will not allow weeping willows to be planted at all. They are a dirty, filthy tree that drops leaves and branches at any provocation. Even when you cut one down, the wood is no good for anything. When we moved in 20 years ago, the first thing that our new neighbors asked was if they could cut down that tree. It lasted a year after that and I was really happy to see it go. My strong suggestion is to find something else. Henry in MI