Taxon

Salix babylonica

 
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Salix babylonica - Babylon weeping willow
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Common name: Babylon weeping willow
Family: Salicaceae (willow family)
Synonym: Salix sieboldii
Distribution: China
IUCN Red list: Data deficient
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A deciduous tree with long, narrow leaves, green above, blue-gray below. It has a rounded crown with long, pendulous branches. Our records trace this plant's propagation lineage from starts taken from St. Helena at Napoleon's grave! It is a bit tender for our area and, as such, will not get as large as it would in more mild climates. Expect no more than 25-30' tall and a bit more in width. Plant as a shade tree in moist areas or along waterways.
Links: Flora Europaea • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy)

Locations

  • 1: FLT: CR27 (CR27) • Accession: D2014-0585.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLT: CR28 (CR28) • Accession: D2014-0585.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: LKV: CD17 (CD17) • Accession: D2005-0552.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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