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Weeping Willow

Salix babylonica

The classic graceful tree with long, cascading branches that sway in the breeze.

$40

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Height: 2-3 ft.

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2-3 ft.

$40

Fast GrowingShadeWeeping HabitTolerates Wet Soil

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Why you'll love it

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
30 ft. - 40 ft. tall · 30 ft. - 40 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 4–9
  • Fast Growing
  • Shade
  • Weeping Habit
  • Tolerates Wet Soil

The Arbor Buddy difference

Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

The Weeping Willow is an unmistakable landscape icon, with long, golden-green branches that cascade gracefully to the ground and dance in the slightest breeze. It's a very fast grower, reaching 30-40 ft. tall and wide within years, and is hardy across USDA zones 4-9. Willows love moisture and excel near ponds, streams, and low spots where their thirsty roots help soak up wet ground. Plant in full sun with plenty of room, well away from structures and septic lines, for a dramatic shade tree.

USDA hardiness zones 4–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
30 ft. - 40 ft.
Mature width
30 ft. - 40 ft.
Growth rate
Fast
USDA zones
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
High
Soil
Moist, Adaptable
Spacing
35 ft. - 40 ft.

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and moist, adaptable soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 35 ft. - 40 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune lightly in late winter to shape; for a formal hedge, trim the sides and top once or twice through the growing season to keep it dense.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I plant a Weeping Willow?+

Plant it in an open area with full sun and room to spread, ideally near a pond or low, moist spot - and well away from foundations, pipes, and septic systems.

How fast does it grow?+

Very fast - often 3-4 ft. or more per year, reaching mature size within several seasons.

How big does it get?+

It matures to 30-40 ft. tall and just as wide, so give it plenty of space.

What zones is it hardy in?+

It grows across USDA zones 4 through 9.

Shipping

Orders $99+
FREE shipping
Orders under $99
$20 flat
Lead time
Ships in 1–2 weeks via ground carrier

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Mature height30 ft. - 40 ft.50 ft. - 70 ft.70 ft. - 100 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.
Mature width30 ft. - 40 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.30 ft. - 50 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.
Growth rateFastModerateFastFastModerate
SunlightFull Sun, Partial SunFull Sun, Partial SunFull Sun, Partial SunFull Sun, Partial SunFull Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones4–93–84–96–94–8

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