We have been thinking about a new, unique tree that would fit into our woodlot, in memory of our granddaughter Hannah – who died suddenly on July 4, 2023, from a blood clot.

We were discussing a location for a pussy willow bush, until yesterday when we stopped at Esbenshade’s Garden Center and discovered a Weeping Pussy Willow Tree. I am not sure how we never knew about these.

We borrowed Jere’s pickup truck this morning and brought it home.

The pussy willows (catkins) are larger and fuzzier than those of a regular pussy willow bush.

For now, it is in position next to the Redbud Tree which we planted in memory of Cerwin’s mother. Planting will happen sometime next week.

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Memorial trees or flowers in our yard began when my mom gave us 10 crocus bulbs for our 10th wedding anniversary (September 1973). She died when a cancerous tumor burst the following March and became a memorial to her when they bloom each March.

Since then we planted a tree in memory of our loved ones following their death: dogwood tree – our grandson Elijah; cherry tree – my dad; weeping cherry tree – Cerwin’s dad; blooming pear tree – my step-mother; and a red bud tree – Cerwin’s mom.