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Golden weeping willow
Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma
Golden Weeping Willow – Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma': majestic, fast-growing tree with golden twigs and cascading branches. Ideal near water or as a garden centerpiece.
Description
Height at maturity
15 to 20 m
Wingspan at maturity
15 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
March - April
Origin
cross between Salix alba and Salix babylonica
Golden Weeping Willow – Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma' - Salix alba 'Tristis'
Main interest of the plant
The Golden Weeping Willow is a majestic ornamental tree known for its graceful weeping silhouette and golden young twigs. It adds an instantly romantic and serene atmosphere to any large garden, especially near water.
Origin and characteristics
A hybrid of the White Willow (Salix alba) and the Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica), this cultivar combines hardiness and adaptability with the elegant cascading form of its Chinese parent. Well-suited to wet conditions.
Botanical description
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Mature height: up to 20 meters
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Mature width: 15 meters
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Form: Gracefully weeping, wide-spreading
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Foliage: Deciduous, shiny green, lance-shaped, 10–12 cm long
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Bark: Grey-brown, deeply grooved
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Growth rate: Fast
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Hardiness: Good (down to –15 °C)
Flowering and fruits
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Flowering period: March to April
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Flowers: Yellowish-green catkins, subtle but nectar-rich
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Fruits: Small wind-dispersed capsules
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Ecological benefit: Attracts bees and other pollinators
Light and soil
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Exposure: Full sun or light shade
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Soil: Fertile, deep, moist to wet, clay tolerant
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pH: Neutral
Planting
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Season: Autumn or spring, or any time in pots (excluding frost or drought)
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Tips:
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Choose a spacious location for its mature size
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Loosen soil deeply and enrich with compost
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Water thoroughly after planting and mulch
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Ideal for pond edges, lawns, or as a specimen tree
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Watering
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First 2 years: Frequent watering
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Afterwards: Moisture-loving but tolerates short dry spells
Pruning
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Type: Formative or containment pruning
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Period: Winter (avoid frosty days)
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Note: Tolerates even hard pruning if needed
Propagation
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Methods: Hardwood cuttings (winter), semi-hardwood cuttings (summer)
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Advantage: Very fast-growing young plants
Use in the garden
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Specimen tree on a lawn
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Ideal beside ponds or streams
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In rows as windbreaks in large spaces
Ecological and traditional use
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Shelter and food for birds and insects
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Stabilizes riverbanks
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Improves air quality
Disease resistance
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Very resilient; may suffer in extreme drought or high wind
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Avoid summer pruning to prevent disease entry
Tips for success
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Provide a rich, moist soil
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Add compost at planting
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Mulch during hot dry periods
The Golden Weeping Willow brings poetry and grandeur to any landscape. With its cascading golden form, it's both a visual masterpiece and a valuable ecological companion.
Features
- Common name : Golden weeping willow
- Family : Salicaceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 15 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Use : isolated - shrubbery
- Soil : neutral
- Habit : weeper
- Growth : Fast
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Expédition & livraison
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