Salix babylonica

Weeping Willow

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Large deciduous tree with pendulous branches and linear leaves. Native to China, requires high water and sun. Not suitable for indoor cultivation due to massive size.
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Plant Details

Common Name Weeping Willow
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Species Babylonica
Origin China
Blooming Small catkins in early spring before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Light green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Fertile loam or clay soil with high organic content; requires consistent moisture retention.

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Watering

High water requirements; keep soil consistently moist, tolerate standing water better than drought.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal growth and structural integrity.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

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Pruning

Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood during dormancy.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
300 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 85%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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