Weeping Willow is a graceful deciduous tree with cascading branches and vibrant golden foliage, ideal for lawns, courtyards and feature planting.

At a glance

Pot: 300mm pot

Height now: approx. 2.4m tall including pot

Mature size: 10–15m tall × 10–15m wide

Sun: full sun to part shade

Foliage: deciduous

Hardiness: frost hardy

Why choose a Salix babylonica Weeping Willow?

Weeping Willow is an iconic feature tree, with long cascading branches that move in the breeze and create a tranquil presence. Its broad canopy provides shade and is especially suited to large gardens and waterside settings.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant near a dam, creek or large pond.

• Use as a statement tree on a lawn, paddock or large garden.

• Pair with Silver Birch or poplars for a classic cool-climate planting.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in moist, fertile soil; the original description recommends positions near dams, creeks or ponds. It is frost hardy.

What does it look like through the year?

Slender green leaves cover the weeping branches in spring and summer, then turn golden yellow in autumn. The tree is deciduous and reveals its dramatic bare framework in winter.

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