Salix babylonica
Weeping Willow
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Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Description
Salix babylonica (Babylon willow or Weeping willow; Chinese: 垂柳) is a species of willow native to dry areas of northern China, but cultivated for millennia elsewhere in Asia, being traded along the Silk Road to southwest Asia and Europe.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Growth
Willows are fast growing, deciduous trees and shrubs that are generally found near water sources in the wild. They grow well near rivers and ponds. Some species can grow as tall as 100 ft. tall and just as wide.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Planting
Propagated easily from cuttings. Root softwood cuttings in spring.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Pest
Willow trees are susceptible to tent caterpillars, aphids, borers, spider mites. Prone to crown gall, canker, powdery mildew and lesion nematode.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Interesting facts
The compound which is the precursor for the active ingredient in aspirin is called salicylic acid. This particular compound is found in the bark of willows. Salicylic acid's name is derived from the genus name for willows, Salix. Native Americans would chew on the bark as a remedy for aches and fevers. The medicinal use of willow bark has been documented as early as the 5th century B.C.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - Soil and irrigation
Provide deep soil. Shallow and alkaline soils can be detrimental to the health and development of willows.
