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
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.
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.
Mature height: up to 20 meters
Mature width: 15 meters
Form: Gracefully weeping, wide-spreading
Foliage: Deciduous, shiny green, lance-shaped, 10–12 cm long
Bark: Grey-brown, deeply grooved
Growth rate: Fast
Hardiness: Good (down to –15 °C)
Flowering period: March to April
Flowers: Yellowish-green catkins, subtle but nectar-rich
Fruits: Small wind-dispersed capsules
Ecological benefit: Attracts bees and other pollinators
Exposure: Full sun or light shade
Soil: Fertile, deep, moist to wet, clay tolerant
pH: Neutral
Season: Autumn or spring, or any time in pots (excluding frost or drought)
Tips:
Choose a spacious location for its mature size
Loosen soil deeply and enrich with compost
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch
Ideal for pond edges, lawns, or as a specimen tree
First 2 years: Frequent watering
Afterwards: Moisture-loving but tolerates short dry spells
Type: Formative or containment pruning
Period: Winter (avoid frosty days)
Note: Tolerates even hard pruning if needed
Methods: Hardwood cuttings (winter), semi-hardwood cuttings (summer)
Advantage: Very fast-growing young plants
Specimen tree on a lawn
Ideal beside ponds or streams
In rows as windbreaks in large spaces
Shelter and food for birds and insects
Stabilizes riverbanks
Improves air quality
Very resilient; may suffer in extreme drought or high wind
Avoid summer pruning to prevent disease entry
Provide a rich, moist soil
Add compost at planting
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.
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Golden Weeping Willow – Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma': majestic, fast-growing tree with golden twigs and cascading branches. Ideal near water or as a garden centerpiece.
