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Potted Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - Description
- Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree
- AKA Willow Tree, Kilmarnock Willow
- Latin Name: Salix caprea 'Pendula' (Kilmarnock)
- Small Garden Tree
- Deciduous with weeping habit
- Plant Size:
- Height: 60cm clear stem (Half Standard)
- Girth: 4cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Pot Size: 3 L
Potted Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - Characteristics
- Very distinctive, stiffly weeping umbrella-like form
- Deciduous, with ovate green leaves that shed in autumn
- Produces grey catkins with yellow anthers in early spring, before leaves
- Mature Size: 1.5–2.5 m tall × 1–2.5 m wide
- Growth rate: Fast
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (suitable for most gardens)
Potted Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - Uses
- Ideal for small gardens, courtyards, or containers
- Striking spring interest with early catkins
- Pleasant seasonal structure and architectural form
- Great for planting along patios or water features
- Potted Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Suitable for planting all year round (avoid frozen ground)
Positioning Trees
- Grow in a sunny or partially shaded spot; tolerates exposed sites and coastal locations
- Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of any type (acidic–alkaline)
- Plant so the rootball is level with soil surface; compact soil firmly
After Care
- Soak pot before planting (~10 minutes), then water again after planting
- Keep free from weeds; feed annually in spring
- Avoid strimming near the trunk
