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
TreeRarity
Common
Danger
1/5
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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
- Is 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
Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!
Pendulous Form
These plants and features hang gracefully downwards, creating elegant, flowing shapes in nature.
Shade Tolerant
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Broadleaf Tree
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Rapid Growing
Watch these energetic plants grow super fast, quickly transforming spaces and adding lush greenery in a blink of an eye!
Freshwater
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Also known as
Babylonian WillowSalix babylonica
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Safety
Danger
1/5
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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