- 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
