Fauna
Plant

Weeping Willow

Salix babylonica

Also known as Peking Willow, Babylon Willow

Weeping willows drape slender, flexible branches toward the earth, forming sweeping green canopies that frequently brush against rivers and pond surfaces. Their aggressive, moisture-seeking root systems stabilize shoreline soils while providing shade and shelter for aquatic life. Spring brings tiny, yellow-green catkins that bloom alongside emerging leaves, attracting early-season pollinators.

DeciduousRiparianWater-Loving
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Data DeficientConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXData Deficient — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Minerals
Predators
  • Eurasian Beaver
  • Willow Leaf Beetle
  • Mourning Cloak Caterpillar
ThreatsFungal blights, willow leaf rust, stem cankers, severe drought
HabitatsRiverbanks, lake margins, wetlands, moist parks
Life span40–75 years
Classification
  1. OrderMalpighiales
  2. FamilySalicaceae
  3. GenusSalix
  4. SpeciesSalix babylonica
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Look for gracefully drooping branches reaching all the way to water surfaces.
  • Planting Location: Keep far away from underground plumbing due to aggressive, moisture-seeking roots.
  • Seasonal Viewing: Watch for early spring catkins appearing before or alongside narrow green leaves.
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