Weeping Willow Tree

Weeping Willow Tree
Salix babylonica


Salix babylonica, commonly called weeping willow or Babylon weeping willow, is a medium to large deciduous tree with a stout trunk topped by a graceful broad-rounded crown of branches that sweep downward to the ground. It grows to 30-50’ tall and as wide. It is native to China.
Many consider this tree to have the best form of the weeping willows available in commerce. Bark is gray-black. Branchlets are typically green or brown. This weeping willow can be a spectacular specimen at the edge of a pond with its branches gracefully weeping down to touch the water.


Mature Height : 30-50 Feet
Mature Width : 30-50 Feet
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness zones : 6-8