| The golden weeping willow tree is one of the | | | | suckers near the base of the tree when the tree |
| more popular trees of the weeping willows. It | | | | is dormant in the Fall or Winter. Fertilize the tree |
| adds unmatched graceful beauty to water | | | | only once a year, applying it to the soil and |
| landscapes with it's long, sweeping, golden | | | | spreading it to approximately 30 feet wide. |
| branches that flows down to the ground. | | | | The golden weeping willow tree has been known |
| The golden willow grows to be an extremely large | | | | for years to serve medicinal purposes. Native |
| and spreading tree, reaching heights of 80 feet | | | | Americans use willow bark to steep as a tea and |
| tall. Most of the secondary branches grow in a | | | | the bark and twigs can be chewed to effectively |
| downward direction, creating a soft weeping | | | | relieve the pain associated with headaches. The |
| effect which it is renowned for. The trunk has a | | | | active ingredient in willow bark is Salicylic Acid, |
| very distinct brown, corky bark. It has narrow | | | | which is the basis of Aspirin. |
| pointed leaves which are yellowish green in color | | | | By nature the weeping willow creates a large |
| and turns completely yellow in the fall. | | | | amount of dense shade. If left untrimmed, the |
| It is strikingly beautiful and charming when planted | | | | branches droop to the ground and will block all |
| beside a bed of water and letting the branches | | | | sunlight. Plants which can only tolerate lots of |
| drape over into the water. It adapts best to | | | | shade will grow underneath these trees. Only plant |
| damp or wet soils. It adapts equally as well in dry | | | | weeping willows where there is plenty of space |
| conditions, however it's roots can sometimes | | | | for the tree's imposing form to spread out. It is |
| block pipes in their search for moisture. A golden | | | | not recommended for residential yards but is best |
| weeping willow should not be planted near any | | | | located near lakes or ponds for a dramatic |
| building structure and only in very large lots. | | | | graceful effect. |
| Pruning is necessary for it in order to grow to the | | | | When you get yours and add it to your garden, |
| shape you desire and to develop a strong trunk. | | | | you and your family are sure to enjoy the |
| This should be done when the tree is young, | | | | beauty and charm that the golden willow tree |
| around two years of age, by trimming off the | | | | offers year round. |