This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
How long does it take a willow tree to fully mature?
Weeping Willow Trees reach a mature height of about 30 to 50 feet after approximately 15 to 20 years.
Where is the best place to plant a weeping willow tree?
Weeping willow trees do best when planted in areas that receive full sun to partial shade, in slightly acidic, moist soil. They should only be planted in Hardiness Zones 4-10.
How much room does a weeping willow need?
Where Do Weeping Willow Trees Grow Best? The weeping willow tree needs a wide area to grow. These trees need a yard or wide swath of lawn to stretch into because they can reach 50 feet in height and width.
Can you keep a weeping willow tree small?
Weeping willow trees develop long branches—sometimes long enough to reach the ground. The long branches can become an obstruction to foot traffic and make landscape maintenance more difficult than it has to be. You can shorten them to any length as long as you cut just below a leaf bud.
What is the smallest weeping willow tree?
Salix Caprea 'Kilmarnock', a miniature weeping willow. You are certainly familiar with its branches that are covered with velvety catkins in spring… With its tight-bound shape, the 'Kilmarnock' willow is perfect for small gardens and balconies.
How fast does a dwarf weeping willow grow?
Weeping Willows grow fast. These are the fastest-growing trees we sell at Bower & Branch™. You can expect 3 to 4 feet of growth each year (older trees will slow down a bit). In a rainy year, you may get more.
Is there a miniature weeping willow tree?
There IS a dwarf weeping willow, but it doesn't look exactly like a full sized tree - Salix caprea 'Pendula'. Bonus with this is that it produces the furry catkins like a pussywillow but has a heavier, coarser leaf texture than the traditional full-size weeping willow. Like all willows, appreciates moist soils.