Old Man Willow - The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

Old Man Willow is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy epic novel The Lord of the Rings, appearing in the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring. He is a malign tree-spirit of great age in Tom Bombadil's Old Forest, appearing physically as a large willow tree beside the River Withywindle, but spreading his influence throughout the forest. He is the first hostile character encountered by the Hobbits after they leave the Shire.