Willow
Willow is a vegetable in the Salicaceae family. It grows best in full sun with high moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Ornamental tree (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Graceful weeping form for wet sites. Note: Aggressive water-seeking roots; keep away from pipes/foundations.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) is a fast graceful tree with cascading branches, ideal beside water; roots aggressively seek moisture, so keep it away from drains and foundations.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Salix babylonica|Hardiness zones: 4-9|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun|Water: High|Mature size: 30-50 feet
Plan your willow planting
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Storing & preserving
Most keep best refrigerated; storage crops prefer a cool, dry spot.
- Freeze: Blanch briefly, cool, then freeze — keeps color and texture.
- Can: Pressure-can low-acid vegetables; water-bath only pickled/acidified ones.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for willow yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.