Mazhar Botanic Garden

Salix babylonica L.

Babylon weeping willow

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001188
Common name: Babylon weeping willow
English name: Weeping Willow
Native: Northern China, Japan
Country: China Japan
(PGR): Common

Deciduous, dioecious, tree, grows to 15-20 m high branches drooping leaves narrow , light green to olive green flowers greenish-yellow catkins, dioecious, meaning male and female flowers on separate trees

Ornamental plant. landscaping for erosion control and ponds or water features. Medicinally . bark contains salicylic acid, a precursor to aspirin. The tree's wood and branches are used for crafting baskets, furniture, and other items, while its leaves and bark can act as biostimulants in agriculture

Salix pendula Gaterau, 

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Texture: Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 6 : 8
pH range: 6.0-7.5

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