This hardy deciduous tree thrives in USDA Zones 4-10 and is well adapted for planting in wet areas. Easily identified by their graceful weeping branches and oversized mounding crown. Reaching heights of 40 to 50 feet and will spread 25-50 feet wide. Due to its size this tree is best reserved to wide open areas such as parks, and campuses and large estates. Care should be given to keep this tree planted considerable distance from underground utilities as its roots are rather invasive.
The Weeping Willow, native to China, is a tree that is rather short lived as a result of its rapid growth rate and its susceptibility to canker diseases. In colder climates where ice and snow are common the willow often suffers broken branches under the weight of winter stress. Late spring freezes will also cause dieback of its rather tender new growth.
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Willow is very useful to have around . It makes a great “cloning” gel.
Just get a few pencil thick branches from it. Then take and snip them branches into 1″ pieces. What you will need to make a gallon of rooting liquid is 2 cups of the pieces. Then take and put them into a gallon of water on the stove and boil it, then let it simmer for 1/2 hour at least. When you turn off the stove stir it around some. Leave to cool down and absorb for 24 hours. After 24 hours also mix up and strain the solution. Then remove the pieces out with a strainer and you have your rooting solution.
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I planted a few of these in a friends yard that was suffering from water runoff and flooding. Within a year each sapling had doubled in height to almost 25 feet and within 2 years, the amount of water in the yard after a rain was noticeably less.
i love this tree. It is verryyy purty!!!!