Graceful and refined, easily recognized by its open crown of ground-sweeping branches. Leaves are light green above, grayish-green beneath. This willow grows especially well near water, reaches 30' - 40' tall, 35' spread.
Salix babylonica
Graceful and refined, easily recognized by its open crown of ground-sweeping branches. Leaves are light green above, grayish-green beneath. This willow grows especially well near water, reaches 30' - 40' tall, 35' spread.
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Ponds and Streams |
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Weeping Willow
Salix babylonica
Graceful and refined, easily recognized by its open crown of ground-sweeping branches. Leaves are light green above, grayish-green beneath. This willow grows especially well near water, reaches 30' - 40' tall, 35' spread. |
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