Weeping Willow
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Weeping Willow
Salix ×sepulcralis Simonk.
The Weeping Willow is a beautiful tree with long, droopy branches. It looks like it’s waving hello!
Habitat: Near lakes and rivers
Appearance
The Weeping Willow has long, slender, drooping branches that create a dramatic, curtain-like silhouette. Its narrow, bright green leaves shimmer in the breeze, turning golden yellow in autumn. The bark is typically grayish-brown and furrowed.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilySalicaceae
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its roots can help stop riverbanks from eroding by holding the soil together!
The bark of willows contains salicylic acid, a key ingredient in aspirin!
Weeping Willows are ancient symbols of healing, magic, and new beginnings!
You can grow a new willow tree just by sticking a branch cutting in wet soil!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Dancer
Weeping Willow has incredibly flexible branches that bend and sway with strong winds, helping it resist breaking and stay strong.
Ability
Water Seeker
Weeping Willow can grow extensive root systems that aggressively seek out and absorb water, helping it thrive near rivers and ponds.
Ability
Rapid Sprouter
Weeping Willow can grow remarkably fast from cuttings, allowing it to quickly colonize new areas and repair itself after damage.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-25 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 50-150 cm
- Lifespan
- 30-50 years
- Fruit Type
- Capsule
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eats
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
Eats the bark and branches
eats
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Larvae feed on its leaves
shelters
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Nests and hides in its canopy
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits early spring catkins for nectar
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Pendulous Form
Describing a plant or anatomical structure that droops or hangs downwards.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Also known as
Babylonian WillowSalix babylonica
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Weeping Willow?
10-25 m
How wide does Weeping Willow spread?
10-20 m
Is Weeping Willow edible?
No
How big is Weeping Willow?
50-150 cm
How long does Weeping Willow live?
30-50 years
Where is Weeping Willow usually found?
Near lakes and rivers
What kind of fruit does Weeping Willow produce?
Capsule
How fast does Weeping Willow grow?
Fast
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