Quick Facts
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height at Maturity: 30-40 Feet
Usage: Landscaping
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones: 6-8
Product Details
Searching for weeping willow trees for sale? The weeping willow tree (Salix babylonica) is a fast-growing shade tree known for long branches that arch and sweep toward the ground. Buy bare-root weeping willow trees wholesale in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 500 for ponds, streambanks, estates, parks and other large properties.
Weeping Willow Tree Size, Zones and Sun
A mature weeping willow stands 30 to 40 feet tall, with a sweeping canopy that extends just as far across, and it grows quickly. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 8. It grows best in full sun to part shade and prefers very moist soil, and it handles standing water and occasional flooding better than most trees.
Weeping Willow Leaves, Flowers and Wildlife
Long, narrow, gray-green leaves measure 3 to 6 inches and turn greenish-yellow to golden in fall. Separate male and female trees produce small catkins in spring, and the seed capsules release cottony seeds in late spring. Weeping willows host viceroy butterflies and feed specialized native bees.
Where to Plant a Weeping Willow Tree
This tree belongs beside water. Plant it at the edge of a pond or lake, along a stream, or in a low, wet spot where the roots can reach steady moisture. It also helps hold slopes and banks against erosion. For more ideas, read our guide to weeping willow trees for wet soil.
Weeping Willow Tree Care and Cautions
Give a weeping willow room. The roots can reach water and sewer lines, so keep it well away from pipes, septic fields and foundations. The brittle wood can break in snow or ice, and the tree drops leaves and twigs through the year. It is also short lived, so it works best where fast shade matters more than longevity. It is not a good fit for small yards.
Buy Weeping Willow Trees: Sizes, Packs and Shipping
Order bare-root weeping willow trees in 1-2, 2-3 or 3-4 foot sizes, in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 500. Bigger packs cost less per tree. Wholesale weeping willow trees ship in November 2026. To learn more, read The Graceful Weeping Willow Tree, or browse more trees for sale.