SuperTrees Nursery
Weeping Willow
Weeping Willow
- Salix babylonica
16 in stock
- Tree Categories: Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees, and Fast Growing Trees
- Mature Tree Height: 40-60 feet tall | Mature Tree Width: 30+ feet wide
- Tree Growing Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, and Zone 8
Bring a sense of classic elegance and urban resilience to your landscape with the Regent Japanese Pagoda Tree. While the standard species can take a decade to bloom, the 'Regent' cultivar is prized for its early maturity, often producing its first showy display within just a few years. In mid-to-late summer, when most other trees have finished flowering, the 'Regent' explodes with massive, 12-inch panicles of creamy-white, pea-like flowers that perfume the air with a delicate fragrance. These are followed by unique, ornamental seed pods that resemble a string of beads, adding a whimsical touch to the winter silhouette.
This "Scholar Tree" isn't just a beauty; it's a survivor. Known for its exceptional tolerance to heat, drought, and city pollution, it features glossier, deeper green foliage than the parent species, providing cooling shade throughout the hottest months. Its symmetrical, rounded canopy creates a refined look for lawns or street-side plantings. If you’re searching for a sophisticated, flowering shade tree that thrives where others falter, the Regent Japanese Pagoda Tree is the perfect high-performance choice.