Salix babylonica
Weeping Willow

Also known as:  Babylon Weeping Willow
 Family:
 Genus:
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 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Insignificant green catkins
 Foliage Notes:
Pale green leaves turn a yellow-gold before dropping in the fall.
 Stem Notes:
Mature bark is deeply furrowed
 Ultimate Height:
30-50 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-50 feet feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Medium to wet well drained soil.
 Range:
Northern China
 Maintenance:
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Additional Information

The Weeping Willow is commonly found around water because they are water loving tree and can actually remove harmful substances from the water.

3 Salix babylonica found

= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12023_00763*APSF
22023_00763*BPSF
32023_00763*CPSF

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