Golden Weeping Willow

Golden Weeping Willow is a deciduous, pendulous willow in the Salix × pendulina horticultural complex. It develops arching boughs and hanging golden young branchlets, with green foliage through the growing season. [1]

Rooted plants and fresh unrooted cuttings need different starting care: an established root ball can be watered and grown on, while an unrooted stem must first produce roots. [2]

Give a rooted golden willow a sunny outdoor position with room for its weeping crown. Indoor window light does not replace the outdoor seasonal growing cycle. [3]

Protect leafy cuttings from direct sun and drying wind while they root; gradually remove their humidity cover after roots develop. [7]

Keep the root zone moist during active growth. Check rooted containers during warm or windy weather; a young pot can dry much faster than the moist garden soil beside it. [3]

Feel below the surface and water slowly across the mix. Brief rain may miss sheltered pots; stop once water reaches the drainage holes. [8]

Use a draining pot that fits the roots and a moisture-retentive, loam-based container mix. Choose a stable base; progressively enlarge the pot as roots fill it. [4]

Keep this deciduous tree outdoors through its growing season. For overwintering, protect the pot: roots above ground face more severe cold than roots insulated by garden soil. [9]

Do not fertilize an unrooted cutting or use feed to treat wilt. Newly planted landscape trees usually need careful watering rather than fertilizer; use a soil test before correcting a suspected deficiency. [10]

For established container growth, follow a complete container-feed label and account for fertilizer already in fresh mix. Pause routine feeding during dormancy. [11]

Begin with dead, damaged or rubbing twigs. Use sharp tools, preserve the branch collar and shape gradually. Large limbs and work overhead belong with a qualified arborist. [14]

Retain the natural falling outline when shaping golden willow. Hard, repeated size reduction changes its form and does not remove the need for enough growing space. [14]

Wilt with dry mix: rewet the root ball and reduce drying wind while it recovers. Wilt with sodden mix: check blocked drainage and compacted medium before adding more water. [11]

Sticky growth or distorted young leaves: inspect stems for aphids. Rust-colored spots or galls need closer identification; photograph affected and healthy leaves before seeking local extension advice. [15]

Increase moisture checks as spring foliage expands, and inspect containers frequently during summer heat. In autumn, let leaves fall naturally as the tree rests. [15][8]

After dormancy, heel the pot into suitable garden soil or use a protected cold space suited to your climate. Check thawed mix for dryness; avoid moving it into a warm living room. [9]

Golden Weeping Willow has a pendulous crown and yellow young branchlets. Upright native black and peachleaf willows are separate trees with different mature outlines; they share the need for outdoor seasonal care. [1][15]