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Salix babylonica f. pekinensis 'Umbraculifera'
Peking Willow
Globe willow grows quickly to form a medium-sized tree with a dense, rounded, somewhat umbrella-shaped crown. Its upright limbs bear small, pendulous branchlets lined with narrow, bright green, slightly twisted leaves which take on pleasing yellow tones in autumn. Small, yellow-green flower clusters emerge simultaneously with the bright green spring foliage. This cultivar is synonymous with the variety Salix matsudana ‘Umbraculifera’.
Preferring full sun, this willow is easy to grow in most soil types including soggy soils. Preferring average to ample moisture, it is more tolerant of dry conditions than typical weeping willows and can be grown successfully in drier climates. Globe willow makes a striking lawn specimen or fast-growing small shade tree.
9 - 1
5 - 9
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Tree
Full Sun, Partial Sun
30'-35' / 9.1m - 10.7m
Early Spring, Spring
Eastern Asia, China
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Fast
Average Water, Ample Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
Yellow Green
Green, Yellow Green
Green
Yellow, Yellow Green
Sandy Brown, Gray
No
Single
Yes
Fine
Matte
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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