Salix babylonica
Weeping willow, Babylon weeping willow, Chinese weeping willow, Salix matsudana
Salix Salix
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
Weeping
Yellow in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf beetles (willow and poplar) , Sawflies Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf beetles (willow and poplar) , Sawflies
Anthracnose diseases , Canker , Rust Anthracnose diseases , Canker , Rust
Pruning group 1. Pollard or hard prune to rejuvenate.
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Salix babylonica (Weeping willow) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Waterside
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Salix babylonica
Weeping willow, Babylon weeping willow, Chinese weeping willow, Salix matsudana
Salix Salix
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.
Deciduous
Weeping
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Yellow in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf beetles (willow and poplar) , Sawflies
Anthracnose diseases , Canker , Rust
Pruning group 1. Pollard or hard prune to rejuvenate.
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Salix babylonica (Weeping willow) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Waterside
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
Salix babylonica (Weeping willow)
Agrilus fleischeri
Insect
Absent
4
5
Pest of poplar; native to East Asia. Likely to be damaging if introduced to the UK. Protecting against the risk of entry via wood packaging material and other means remains a priority. A Europe-wide assessment would be helpful; to consider strengthened regulation.
Salix babylonica (Weeping willow)
Hylesia nigricans
Insect
Absent
2
4
South American moth which could be damaging to broadleaf species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be goods (including non-plant material) imported from South America and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.
Salix babylonica (Weeping willow)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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