Growing Weeping Willow in Northern Thailand

A UK expat in Northern Thailand asks if weeping willow can grow in the tropics, or if they should stick to native species.

Yes, It Can Grow

Weeping willow (Salix × sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma') is a hybrid of Chinese Peking willow and European white willow. The genus Salix includes 400 species across the Northern Hemisphere, and willows are widely naturalized throughout Asia, including Thailand. They thrive near water and adapt to many climates.

While native trees are always a great choice, a weeping willow can succeed in Northern Thailand if given ample moisture and space.