Weeping Willow | Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma'
Who doesn't recognise the weeping willow? This weeping willow has its own island in the water. How cool is that!
This characteristic tree is often found in parks and cemeteries. If the soil is moist and rich in nutrients, the weeping willow can reach a height of 20 to 25 metres. The width is often not inferior to that. In winter, the thin yellow twigs that hang vertically down stand out. Did you know that the name of this willow has changed many times? This weeping willow is a cross between the native willow salix alba and the Chinese weeping willow. This species was first crossed in France in 1815 and was then called salix alba 'tristis'. After that he was suddenly called salix babylonica. And now salix sepulcralis 'chrysocoma'. Shall we just keep it weeping willow?