Salix babylonica L.

Also known as: Weeping willow

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Salicaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Originally from china ,but widely planted across Asia inculding the himalayas (India, pakistan, Nepal).

Salix babylonica L.

Habitat

Found along river banks,lakesides, ponds, gardens and parks usually at low to mid elevations 300-1800m.

Habit

Medium to large deciduous tree 12-20m tall famous for its long pendulous drooping branches.flowers are small ,yellow green catkins apperaing in early springs.

Uses

  • Soil and water conservation , effective in stabilizing riverbanks and lake edges , preventing erosion. Highly valued for its graceful drooping form :plantes in parks,avenues and water gardens.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Salicaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Originally from china ,but widely planted across Asia inculding the himalayas (India, pakistan, Nepal).

Habitat

Found along river banks,lakesides, ponds, gardens and parks usually at low to mid elevations 300-1800m.

Habitat

Habit

Medium to large deciduous tree 12-20m tall famous for its long pendulous drooping branches.flowers are small ,yellow green catkins apperaing in early springs.

Uses

  • Soil and water conservation , effective in stabilizing riverbanks and lake edges , preventing erosion. Highly valued for its graceful drooping form :plantes in parks,avenues and water gardens.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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