Weeping Willow
Salix babylonica · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Narrowly lanceolate with an acuminate tip and unlobed margins
Margin
Serrulate with fine teeth along the edge
Arrangement
Alternate with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and delicate secondary veins
Key Features
Extremely long, narrow, pendulous leaves that taper to a fine point, borne on slender, flexible twigs.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and iconic, sweeping weeping branches. Bark is grayish-brown and furrowed with age, producing inconspicuous catkin flowers in early spring.
Habitat
Found naturally along stream banks, pond edges, and wet floodplains in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to northern China and widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide.
Identified on 10/14/2026