It's easy to fall in love with the beautiful sight of a weeping willow tree on a lake shore. The idea alone makes many gardeners want to cultivate the deciduous tree in their own garden. But is that even possible in view of the great growth? Here you will find out facts worth knowing about keeping a weeping willow in your own garden.

The weeping willow needs a lot of space

site selection

The most important thing first: Only plant a weeping willow if your garden offers enough space. Plan a perimeter of at least 20 meters. Older weeping willows can no longer be transplanted. Don't put the weeping willow

  • near the house
  • to the property line
  • near plants that require a lot of sunlight

You should also consider the following requirements for the location:

  • moist to wet soil
  • acidic to neutral soil
  • clayey, loamy or sandy soil
  • sunny location
  • preferably near the water
  • nutrient-rich soil
  • loose soil

planting guide

  1. Choose the right location.
  2. Loosen the soil.
  3. Water your weeping willow.
  4. Dig a planting hole three times the diameter of the root ball.
  5. Put a layer of compost in the hole in the ground.
  6. Put the plant in the ground.
  7. Fill in the hole and lightly press down the soil.
  8. You should support young specimens with a stake.
  9. Water the pasture again.
  10. Put a layer of mulch on the substrate.

Bucket attitude

Admittedly, this idea is quite absurd at first, but keeping buckets can be successful with the right care. The be-all and end-all is a regular pruning to compensate for the rapid growth. In addition, the bucket should have enough volume for the equally fast-growing root ball. The most important thing is the width, while the height plays only a minor role. Fertilizing and watering are just as much part of the care as repotting three times a year.

Are weeping willows poisonous?

If you have pets or are afraid your children might eat parts of the weeping willow, don't worry. Weeping willows are non-toxic and can even be used for culinary purposes:

  • You can brew the bark for tea…
  • … or prepare salads from the young leaves

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Trees