This vigorous deciduous tree has a short whitish grey trunk with spreading branches and pendant branchlets that form a rounded crown. It has bright green lanced -shaped leaves and the small male and female flowers appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Salix x sepulcralisis a cross between Salix albaandSalix babylonica and is of garden origin. It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well drained moist to damp fertile soils and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Golden Weeping Willow is grown for its weeping habit and autumn colour. It is planted in parks and large gardens or around water features, or used in woodland settings along creeks. It is suitable for inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is long lived. This tree is also used for foliage contrast but care should be taken when planting as it has strong roots that can damage pipes or lift concrete. ID 3227

Salix(SAH-liks) x sepulcralis(SEH-pull-KRAH-lis)

Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Willow and Poplar Family