{"product_id":"weeping-willow","title":"Weeping Willow","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalix\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond and stream edges, low or wet areas of the yard, large open lawns, fast shade, windbreak and screening edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long cascading branches that move with the slightest breeze, rapid growth that fills a large space in only a few seasons, comfort in wet ground that defeats most shade trees, and bright green foliage that finishes the season in clear gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Partial Sun\/Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weeping, Rounded — broad crown with branches that sweep toward the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, maturing to Yellow in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew trees say “slow down” quite like a willow leaning over the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tree most people picture when they imagine a pond edge or a wide, quiet lawn. A stout trunk carries a broad rounded crown, and from it hang long, thin branches that sweep almost to the ground and shift with every breeze. The effect is movement and softness at a scale most landscape plants can’t reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow, finely toothed leaves emerge early and hold a bright light green through the season before turning clear yellow in autumn. Because growth is genuinely fast, a young tree can begin to read as a landscape feature within just a few years rather than a few decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tree for open ground and moisture. It shrugs off soggy low spots, clay, and periodic standing water, which makes it a natural fit for pond banks, drainage swales, and the corner of the property that never quite dries out. Early catkins also give bees a source of pollen well before most trees leaf out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping Willow Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in a site with room to spread. Full sun produces the fullest crown and the strongest weeping form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWillows are not fussy about soil type and grow well in clay, loam, or sand. What they do want is moisture. Consistently moist to wet ground is ideal, and periodic flooding is tolerated. Dry, sandy sites are the one condition to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly through the first two growing seasons while roots establish. Once settled, a tree planted near a natural water source often needs little supplemental irrigation, while one in an average lawn benefits from a deep soak during extended dry spells. A layer of mulch helps hold moisture, kept a few inches back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf desired, feed in early spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in late winter while the tree is dormant. Remove crossing, damaged, or crowded limbs and raise the canopy if you want to walk beneath it. Willow wood is soft and sheds small twigs, so plan for occasional cleanup. Give the tree distance from septic fields, water lines, and foundations, since the roots range widely in search of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Weeping Willow for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Weeping Willow ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Weeping Willow Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mature, a Weeping Willow typically reaches about 30–40 feet tall with a comparable spread. Final size depends on moisture, soil, and the room the tree has to open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is commonly known as Weeping Willow or Babylon Willow. Weeping willows offered for cold-climate planting are typically hardy hybrid selections within the genus \u003cem\u003eSalix\u003c\/em\u003e rather than a single species, which is why hardiness runs to zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the best place to plant a Weeping Willow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it open ground well away from the house, driveway, septic field, and water or sewer lines. Pond banks, stream edges, and large lawns are ideal, since the crown alone can reach 40 feet across. If you are weighing options for a large planting site, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/trees\"\u003eTrees\u003c\/a\u003e collection is a good place to compare mature sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a Weeping Willow have to be planted near water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but it does want steady moisture. A willow will grow in an average lawn as long as it gets deep watering during dry stretches. Planting it in a naturally damp low spot simply means less work for you and faster growth for the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does a Weeping Willow fill in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is fast, often several feet of height per year on a young tree in moist soil. That speed makes willows useful along property edges where you want height and mass in a hurry; for narrower or evergreen options, compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/privacy-trees-shrubs\"\u003ePrivacy Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a Weeping Willow live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillows trade longevity for speed. Forty to seventy years is a typical lifespan, shorter than an oak or a maple. Late-winter pruning to remove weak or crossing limbs goes a long way toward keeping a tree sound as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Fall '26 Pre-Order","offer_id":47491544678562,"sku":"APC-WeepWil-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/WeepingWillow.jpg?v=1785935505","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/weeping-willow","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}