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Beginner
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12m
max. spread |
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Salix babylonica
Other names: Weeping willow, Babylon weeping willow, Chinese weeping willow
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Genus: Salix
Species: S. babylonica - S. babylonica are rounded, weeping, deciduous trees with mid-green leaves that have grey-green undersides. They have green-brown, pendulous shoots and bear silvery catkins in spring.
Salix babylonica is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Tree shape: Weeping
Salix babylonica (Weeping willow) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position. Good in damp conditions and near water. This is a fast-growing tree with aggressive roots that can cause damage to drains, so position with care.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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