Probably the best known of all willows, with its "weeping" habit. Originally from the Far East, it was introduced to Europe more than two centuries ago and then spread throughout the world. It is a small tree, reaching 10 - 15 m in height, cultivated specimens being exclusively of the female sex. Because of its relative sensitivity to cold, its hybrids with S. alba and S.Jragilis are often grown in temperate regions.
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