Back in the 1950s the first set of water skies that I had were made of willow wood-they were very light and the European transplant carpenter that built them would boil the end and bend them in a brace several times till the had a good up-turned front on the ski.
Willow is light wood and sometimes used for furniture in the USA.
When I was a kid the traveling Gypsies would stop and build weaved baskets from weeping willow limbs and they were sold "when the Gypsies came to town"
2007-01-15 14:51:17
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answered by Anonymous
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The bark of this tree is of the utmost importance. Salicylic acid, a precursor to aspirin, can be extracted from the bark of the willow. Other medicinal uses for the bark of this tree are as an anti-inflammatory agent, to heal articular bleeding, and to ease heartburn or stomach ailments (4).
Many different species have cultural significance and uses. Ancient Chinese, European, and American Indian people have used the bark of the Weeping Willow as a fever reducer (1). The American Indians found that it induced perspiration, and some even drank or bathed in an infusion of the roots for use of its medicinal properties (6).
2007-01-15 15:10:05
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answered by Carlene W 5
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We once had a great Willow tree in our backyard. Her branches shaded our house from the summer heat - and added a pleasurable area to half of the yard. The children had a tree house - hidden from view. And swung on the ends of her branches - like Tarzan. My ex-husband - had much to be desired. After one of his tirades - he went into the yard - and was bopped by a falling Willow branch. Yeah - for the tree! She certainly did more than just weep for me ♥
2016-03-28 23:30:50
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answered by Beverly 4
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Saving money from building gallows, so all you have to do is tie the weeping willow around the person's neck, and voila, you've just saved money on killing people
2007-01-15 13:55:00
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answered by michael d 3
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They like to grow anywhere around water, and the roots are strong enough to break through cement, septic tanks, or old style porous, plumbing materials and waste carriers underground. Therefore, they create revenue as it becomes neccessary to purchase products and labor needed to upgrade structures damaged by this obtrusive invader.
2007-01-15 15:20:55
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answered by helenlane_kia 2
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wuh de folk arh ewe tawking abbot?
go back to school learn to spell, learn some grammer then mabey someone will understand what the hell you are tring to say
2007-01-15 13:59:21
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answered by joe r 7
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decorative plant for parks
making rods for spanking naughty kids.
2007-01-15 13:54:00
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answered by Anonymous
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