Before you plant a weeping willow in your own garden, you should deal with its growth in detail. Because of the maximum height of about 10-20 meters, the deciduous trees are only partially suitable for private property. Here you will find the most important information.
The weeping willow can grow up to 20m high
habit
- sweeping crown
- Growth height up to 20 meters
- long hanging branches
Special growth forms
Does your garden not have enough space for a weeping willow? You can avoid this problem by cultivating the deciduous tree in a bucket. Regular pruning will keep growth relatively low. Nevertheless, the roots in the bucket spread strongly. Plant the weeping willow in good time and always make sure that the volume of the plant pot is appropriate.
Dependence on growth rate and age
Weeping willows can keep up well with alders, chestnuts and other tall trees in terms of growth. The only difference is the maximum age of the deciduous trees. Weeping willows show rapid growth even at a young age. However, the energy reserves are used up just as quickly, so that the deciduous tree has a comparatively short life expectancy.
Consider growth when planting
If you plant a weeping willow in your own garden, you must take the following aspects into account:
- Free-standing site 20 meters in diameter
- Not near the building
- Roots can lift rocks
- Not directly on the property line
- Weeping willows shed large amounts of leaves in the fall
Weeping willow regularly divorced
In the wild, weeping willows usually do not need to be cut. Regular pruning is still essential in your own garden. Strong winds could potentially knock branches off and cause personal injury or property damage. In particular, the tub culture requires constant cutting to inhibit growth.