Salix
Salix babylonica WEEPING WILLOW
This tree has the perfect weeping form. Weeping Willow is deciduous and can reach nearly 50' high and has an equal spread. Leaves are 4-6 inches long and hang down from branches in a weeping fashion. Tree is an exceptionally fast grower with regular water and can tolerate a wide range of soils. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 1-24, 28, 30-34
Salix babylonica 'Aurea' AUREA WEEPING WILLOW
This selection of Weeping Willow has yellow branches. A deciduous tree by nature, this tree reaches 50' high with a spread of 40'. Leaves are 4-6 inches long and hang down from branches in a weeping fashion. This tree does well when given ample amounts of water. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 1-24, 28, 30-34
Salix X blanda WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW
Wisconsin Weeping Willow is a tree that has a form similar to Salix b. but is more cold hardy. This is a deciduous tree that can grow near 50' high and spreads to 40' wide. Leaves are blue-green in color and measure 4-6 inches long, but are wider than Weeping Willow. This tree is resistant to borers and blight. USDA: 5-10 Sunset: 2-24, 30-41
Salix X blanda 'Fan Giant' FAN GIANT WILLOW
The overall oval shape of this tree provides interest in any garden. This is a deciduous tree that can reach 40' high with an equal spread. Linear leaves measure 4-6 inches long and have a slight blue tinge to their appearance. It is reported that this Willow is more resistant to borers and blight than others. USDA: 5-10 Sunset: 2-24, 30-41
Salix matsudana 'Navajo' GLOBE NAVAJO WILLOW
This is a great, large growing selection of Willow perfect for any large landscape. Globe Navajo Willow is a deciduous tree can reach 70' high with an equal spread. Narrow, green leaves measures 4-6 inches long. The form of this tree is eye-catching with or without foliage. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-11, 14-24, 30-34, 39
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' CORKSCREW WILLOW
The sculptural, twisting pattern of this tree is striking indeed. This medium size selection reaches 30' high with a spread of 20'. Leaves measure 4-6 inches long and twist in a "corkscrew" fashion. Stems also twist in this peculiar way making the tree a definite conversation piece.
USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-11, 14-24, 30-34, 39
Salix matsudana 'Umbraculifera' GLOBE WILLOW
A graceful umbrella-like canopy along with its weeping nature make this Willow a sight to be seen. This is a deciduous tree that grows up to 35' high and wide. Leaves measure 4-6 inches long and turn a golden yellow color in the fall. Tree grows well in poor soils and can exhibit drought tolerance once established. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-11, 14-24, 30-34, 39
Salix 'Scarcuzam' SCARLET CURLS WILLOW
A great Willow with twisting, contorting branches and leaves. This deciduous tree normally never grows more than 20' high and ends up with a similar spread. Twisting leaves measure 3-6 inches long and turn yellow before they are lost in the fall. Twigs are colored red when the cold weather sets in the fall. An amazing, sculptural tree. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-11, 14-24, 30-34, 39
