Weeping willow
Weeping willow
Salix × sepulcralis
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 moist-loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6
⚠️ Invasive
📋Quick Facts
Height
15.0-25.0m
Spread
15.0-25.0m
Growth
🚀 Fast
Grows quickly, needs regular attention
Care Level
🎯 Demanding
Needs regular care
Water
💧💧💧 Frequent watering
Every "3-4" days
Hardiness
Zone 6-8
About
Iconic long pendulous branches for large water gardens.
Top tip
Weeping willow needs space and water; avoid planting near drains, pipes or small gardens.
Also known as: Trauerweide, Weeping willow, Wierzba płacząca, Treurwilg, Salgueiro-chorão, Saule pleureur, Salice piangente, Salix × sepulcralis
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Willow aphid, sawfly, and rust can be troublesome; watermark disease also a risk.
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
Moderate🔗Grafting
Advanced🌬️Air layering
AdvancedHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6
USDA 5–6 equivalent