Perhaps the most popular of the weeping varieties, weeping willow (Salix babylonica) has pendulous, arching branches that produce a canopy-like effect. This quick grower is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring and the last to lose leaves come fall, giving you multiple seasons of interest. Prune heavy branches to help with breakage.

A delicate and more petite variety of maple, acer crimson queen (palmatum var. dissectum) has a cascading structure that offers spring through fall interest. "This low-maintenance tree adds vivid color and textural interest and fits nicely in mixed beds as an accent or understory plant and in containers," says Kelly Funk, president of Jackson & Perkins.

This variety of Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus) has a more reliable weeping habit than most, says Funk. This cultivar also has larger, glossier leaves that are accented by dainty pink flowers that bloom from May to June and have a cotton-candy scent. Beyond how beautiful it is, Marley's Pink Japanese Snowbell has resistance to disease and pests and can live 40 years or more.

Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) has weeping branches that become wide and spreading as it matures. Known as one of the most graceful conifers, this tree looks beautiful in landscape groupings or as a privacy screen. It has year-round gray-green leaves that provide interest throughout winter.

Cercis Golden Falls has lavender-pink flowers that bloom in spring, followed by large, orange-tipped leaves that age to a bright and colorfast golden yellow, says Funk. Its narrow and graceful weeping form and slow growth rate make it an ideal option for small spaces, or you can plant it in groupings.

Those seeking a super quick yard transformation may want to get their hands on green giant arborvitae (Thuja plicata). "This is one of the fastest-growing trees," says Teri Valenzuela, natural science manager at Sunday. "With its tall, conical shape, it’s perfect for quickly creating a thick, green wall to keep your yard private."

If you like the Rocky Mountain juniper but want a variety that grows faster, the skyrocket cultivar (Juniperus scopulorum) is the way to go. It’s still not the fastest-growing conifer on this list, but it’s a nice alternative to the original. The Skyrocket has a slender silhouette with dense, silvery blue needles and is best suited as an accent tree.

You may recognize the majestic silhouette and piney foliage of the Norway spruce (Picea abies) because it’s the chosen Christmas tree for New York City’s Rockefeller Center every year. It’s an especially fast-growing tree (specifically when it’s young) that grows extremely wide, too. "The tree offers beautiful pendulous–or dropping–branches that further the tree’s iconic look," Frese says.

Named after its smooth, pale-colored bark, the eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) grows tall and straight and showcases long and flexible needles grouped in bundles of five. It has a graceful appearance that makes it an elegant addition to any yard, particularly as an ornamental accent. The growth is slow in its first few years, but after that, it takes off.

Given its mature size—topping out at around 200 feet—this giant cedar (Thuja plicata) isn’t for every yard. However, if you have the space then it’s a striking option to incorporate onto your property. This quick-growing conifer has dense, fan-like foliage that ranges from rich green to reddish-brown, and it takes on a broad pyramid shape.