Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' - 80-100 CM C3

Description
The Weeping willow (Salix babylonica) is an overhanging garden plant that produces yellowish-green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from April to May. These produce white-grey fruits. The Weeping willow also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring * Cannot be built over, long-term flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Weeping willow are medium green, lanceolate. Weeping willow turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Weeping willow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Weeping willow is overhanging in structure and has an opaque crown.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellowish-green flowers of Weeping willow appear in catkins from April to May.

Use
Solitary, pond edge, stream