Features and care
Salix babylonica, known as the weeping willow, is a deciduous tree with a broad crown and hanging branches. Its silhouette has been used as a focal point beside ponds and in wet landscapes, where the fall of its twigs defines its ornamental character.
The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped and toothed, green on top and paler underneath. The hanging shoots form curtains that move with the air. In spring, male or female catkins appear on separate trees; female specimens can produce capsules with hairy seeds.
It grows very fast to 10–18 m, in sun or part shade. It needs moist to waterlogged soil and very high watering that keeps moisture continuous, without letting the root ball dry out during establishment. Its tolerance to humid air is very high and its hardiness corresponds to USDA 6–8. It withstands winter frosts but relies on a steady water supply to keep developing.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
8/10 L, 20/25 L
