Salix babylonica

Planted in 2009. The Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) belongs to the Salicaceae family and is a popular choice as an ornamental tree, especially along waterways. Its name comes from its long, drooping, tear-like branches.

This medium-sized tree can grow from 10 to 30 metres in height and has very flexible branches that bend towards the ground. The leaves are long, narrow and finely toothed, and alternate and simple. They are borne on a very short stalk. The flowers are grouped in slender catkins of about 2 cm in length. The Weeping Willow is a dioecious plant, i.e. the male and female flowers are found on different trees.