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Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma'

from £133.00

The Golden Weeping Willow is a spectacular large specimen tree with cascading golden-yellow branches, fine green foliage and an unmistakable weeping silhouette.

It grows extremely quickly and is particularly impressive beside a large pond, lake or open lawn. This tree must only be selected for a genuinely spacious site with adequate clearance from buildings, drains and underground services.

Tree details

Feature / Detail
Botanical name: Salix × sepulcralis ‘Chrysocoma’
Common name: Golden Weeping Willow
Mature height: Approximately 15–20 metres
Mature spread: Approximately 15–20 metres
Growth rate: Very fast
Annual growth: Approximately 60–100cm or more
Crown form: Broad, rounded and strongly weeping
Flowers: Yellow-green spring catkins
Autumn colour: Yellow
Winter interest: Golden-yellow young branches
Position: Full sun
Soil: Deep, moisture-retentive soil
Maintenance: Moderate to high
Wildlife value: Very good

Why buy Golden Weeping Willow?

  • Iconic cascading crown

  • Golden-yellow winter stems

  • Very fast growth

  • Strong immediate landscape impact

  • Fine foliage with attractive movement

  • Yellow-green spring catkins

  • Excellent waterside specimen tree

  • Suitable for moisture-retentive soil

  • Valuable wildlife habitat

  • Available in standard and specimen sizes

Suitable planting locations

Golden Weeping Willow is suitable for:

  • Large waterside gardens

  • Lakes and substantial ponds

  • Parkland

  • Estates

  • Very large open lawns

  • Moist lowland landscapes

  • Large naturalistic schemes

  • Statement specimen positions

It is not suitable for conventional small or medium-sized gardens.

Important positioning warning

Do not order this tree without allowing for its mature crown and root system.

Avoid planting close to:

  • Houses and other buildings

  • Foundations and retaining walls

  • Drains, soakaways and septic systems

  • Underground pipes and services

  • Swimming pools

  • Roads and parked vehicles

  • Narrow boundaries

  • Confined paving

  • Overhead cables

  • Busy areas where branch fall could create a risk

Professional site assessment is recommended where structures or drainage infrastructure are nearby.

Delivery and professional planting

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

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The Golden Weeping Willow is a spectacular large specimen tree with cascading golden-yellow branches, fine green foliage and an unmistakable weeping silhouette.

It grows extremely quickly and is particularly impressive beside a large pond, lake or open lawn. This tree must only be selected for a genuinely spacious site with adequate clearance from buildings, drains and underground services.

Tree details

Feature / Detail
Botanical name: Salix × sepulcralis ‘Chrysocoma’
Common name: Golden Weeping Willow
Mature height: Approximately 15–20 metres
Mature spread: Approximately 15–20 metres
Growth rate: Very fast
Annual growth: Approximately 60–100cm or more
Crown form: Broad, rounded and strongly weeping
Flowers: Yellow-green spring catkins
Autumn colour: Yellow
Winter interest: Golden-yellow young branches
Position: Full sun
Soil: Deep, moisture-retentive soil
Maintenance: Moderate to high
Wildlife value: Very good

Why buy Golden Weeping Willow?

  • Iconic cascading crown

  • Golden-yellow winter stems

  • Very fast growth

  • Strong immediate landscape impact

  • Fine foliage with attractive movement

  • Yellow-green spring catkins

  • Excellent waterside specimen tree

  • Suitable for moisture-retentive soil

  • Valuable wildlife habitat

  • Available in standard and specimen sizes

Suitable planting locations

Golden Weeping Willow is suitable for:

  • Large waterside gardens

  • Lakes and substantial ponds

  • Parkland

  • Estates

  • Very large open lawns

  • Moist lowland landscapes

  • Large naturalistic schemes

  • Statement specimen positions

It is not suitable for conventional small or medium-sized gardens.

Important positioning warning

Do not order this tree without allowing for its mature crown and root system.

Avoid planting close to:

  • Houses and other buildings

  • Foundations and retaining walls

  • Drains, soakaways and septic systems

  • Underground pipes and services

  • Swimming pools

  • Roads and parked vehicles

  • Narrow boundaries

  • Confined paving

  • Overhead cables

  • Busy areas where branch fall could create a risk

Professional site assessment is recommended where structures or drainage infrastructure are nearby.

Delivery and professional planting

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

Download the tree specification for:
Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma'

This downloadable PDF provides a complete, detailed reference guide for this tree. It includes full horticultural specifications, growth characteristics, soil and site requirements, seasonal interest, wildlife value, and practical planting considerations.

Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and designers, the document is intended as a technical and planning resource to help you understand how this tree will perform in your garden or landscape over time.

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Download the practical guide to tree delivery, access and planting

Buying a specimen tree is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden. It can provide instant height, structure, screening and maturity that would otherwise take years to achieve.

But buying a large tree is a little different from buying most plants online. The bigger the tree, the more important it becomes to think about how it will reach your garden, where it will be planted and what conditions it will have once it gets there.

Access through gates and passages, steps, overhead cables, underground services, ground conditions and even the distance from the road can all influence how a tree needs to be delivered and planted.

Don't worry — you don't need to work all of this out yourself. That's what we're here for.

This guide explains the practical things to consider before ordering and the information we'll ask you to provide. With a few measurements and photographs, we can usually establish what is required and make sure we arrive properly prepared to get your new tree safely into the ground.

You choose the tree. Show us where you'd like it. We'll help with the rest.

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