How to Care for Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow)

Korean name: 수양버들

The weeping willow is a deciduous tree with long, drooping branches that create elegant curves. It has narrow, elongated leaves and small flowers blooming from spring to summer. It thrives in moist areas like riverbanks and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: riverbank, garden tree, fast growth, deciduous
• Also known as: Weeping Willow, Babylon Willow, Pendulous Willow

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water deeply when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 5~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Salix babylonica?

Water deeply when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Salix babylonica?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining fertile soil is ideal..

Is Salix babylonica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Salix babylonica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 5~30°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn..