Salix babylonica
CHINESE WEEPING WILLOW, CORKSCREW WILLOW
Salicaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
18m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Salix matsudana

Other Common Names: Peking Willow

 
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Salix babylonica
CHINESE WEEPING WILLOW, CORKSCREW WILLOW
Salicaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
18m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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