A weeping willow tree (© Rolf Nussbaumer Photography/Alamy)

【October 29 2015】There are numerous species of tree with the common name “weeping willow” – so called because of the long, drooping branches and trailing leaves that flutter in the wind, lending the tree a moody aspect. But Salix babylonica is the original weeping willow. Originating in China, it spread to other parts of Asia and was eventually traded along the Silk Road, making its way to the Netherlands and England, and eventually to the United States. Over time, various mutations, hybrids, and other variants were developed, presumably by those who don’t find the weeping willow melancholy at all.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..