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06.08.2024 - 01:45 / gardenerspath.com / Nan Schiller
When and How to Prune a Weeping Willow
The majestic weeping willow, Salix babylonica, is a deciduous tree for Zones 5 to 9 that displays gracefully arching branches and delicate, lance-like foliage subtly adorned with pendant yellow catkins in the spring.
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Cultural requirements include a full sun to part shade location, ample moisture, and acidic to slightly alkaline, well-draining, sandy loam.
Mature dimensions can reach up to 80 feet tall and wide.
Our guide to growing weeping willows has all you need to cultivate this exquisite landscape tree in your outdoor living space.
This article discusses whether or not you should prune weeping willows.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Let’s begin.
Why Prune a Weeping Willow?Seven common reasons for pruning S. babylonica are:
Let’s talk about each.
Weeping willows grow quickly, putting on about three to four feet each year,until they reach maturity, which takes about 20 years.
Unfortunately, rapid growth often results in brittle wood and weak branch collars, where the branches join the main stem.
Gardeners who begin trimming annually at the sapling stage, starting at the age of three, improve structural integrity, reduce the risk of breakage, and extend the life of the branches.
As a weeping willow sapling grows, many branches sprout to form a dense canopy.
Some cross over each other, rubbing and opening the
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