Description
Salix ‘Chrysocoma’ or the ‘Golden Weeping Willow’ as it is also known, is a beautiful, weeping tree which features golden-green leaves and golden bark.
The ‘Chrysocoma’ is a tree that is simply iconic: it is a prominent feature of the British landscape and its gracefully arching branches can be seen draping over rivers up and down the county. This tree features a mass of weeping golden-yellow branches, which form a wonderful dome shape and are covered in swathes of golden-green leaves. The leaves make the most delightful rustling sound when they get hit by a breeze. Yellow catkins appear in April and add further interest to this majestic tree.
This highly ornamental tree is also of interest in winter when its rugged golden bark and weeping skeleton are unveiled as the leaves fall. This makes a great structural tree and is also works well as a screening tree. A truly beautiful weeping tree which will become a real asset to your garden.
In terms of a planting partner, we think this tree looks great with the striking red colours of the Liquidambar Worplesdon: the vivid autumn colour of the Liquidambar contrasts beautifully with the Salix Chrysocoma.
Common Name: Golden Weeping Willow
Latin Name: Salix x sepulcralis var. ‘Chrysocoma’
Special features: Very attractive with a cascade of yellow slender branches that sweep to the ground.
