Deciduous Trees – Weeping Willow

Botanical name: salix babylonica var. Matsudana

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: can reach heights of over 60 ft tall

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: 3-4 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great shade tree

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: promotes native wildlife

Watering instructions: keep water consistently moist

Fertilizing instructions : use 20-20-20 in the spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam and sand

Companion plants: vinca, ajuga, hostas

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: yes