Salix babylonica

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Tree, Deciduous

Height: 15mSpread: 15m
Hardy

Autumn colour

Foliage colour:

Golden

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Salix babylonica (weeping willow or Babylon willow) is a large tree with a graceful, arching habit. As it ages, its branches 'weep', eventually reaching the ground. The delicate, narrow, light green leaves turn a beautiful shade of yellow in autumn. In spring, catkins appear on the bare branches.

Salix babylonica does best in moist soil so is perfect for growing near a large pond or stream, or in a damp part of the garden. It can also be grown as a focal point in a lawn, where it will provide welcome shade under its canopy on a sunny day. It's fast growing and can reach a height and spread of 15m, so is suitable for large gardens only. Ensure your soil is moist enough to provide the optimum conditions – it will lack vigour in dry soils. Weeping willows can be short-lived trees, living for between 40 and 70 years.

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Salix ‘babylonica’ and wildlife

Salix ‘babylonica’ is known for attracting bees, birds and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Salix ‘babylonica’ poisonous?

Salix ‘babylonica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People