Description
Weeping Willow is a native of China but grows well over most of North America.
As a teenager I wanted to grow a weeping willow at my parents house but they wouldn’t let me because they were afraid it would drop branches and grow out of control. When I bought Porcupine Hollow the first tree I planted was a weeper. I planted it along the driveway where it crosses Slaughterhouse creek. Within 15 years the roots half filled the culvert and the creekwould overflow the drive in heavy rains. Sadly I had to remove the tree.
NC State extension on Weeping Willow.
Scientific Name: Salix babylonica
Zone: 4-9 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 50-70 ft
Mature Width: 30-40 ft
Flowers: Catkins
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Fast (3-4’ per year), but with plenty of water and fertilizer can grow very quickly
Soil: Does best with slightly acidic, moist (even swampy), silty loams – but can grow in almost any soil
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Flood Tolerance: Great
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Creamy Yellow
Wildlife Value: Great food resource and cover.
**Trees 3-4′ and larger may require extra shipping. Call for a more accurate shipping quote.
