Salix babylonica

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Weeping.

Salix babylonica is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m by 12 m at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in May. The species is dioecious . and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile.
Suitable for: light , medium and heavy soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Landscape Uses:Erosion control, Aggressive surface roots possible, Pollard, Specimen. Succeeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittently flooded soils, but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position. Rarely thrives on chalk. This species rarely thrives in Britain, it is very subject to canker and has been largely replaced in cultivation by S. 'Chrysocoma'. The root system is rather aggressive and can cause problems with drains. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Although the flowers are produced in catkins early in the year, they are pollinated by bees and other insects rather than by the wind. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Special Features:
Not North American native, Wetlands plant, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.