Salix babylonica

Weeping willow

Moisture-loving large deciduous tree, used for shade in pastures. Provides a good reserve of feed for stock when pastures are dry and other green feed is scarce. Can stand frequent severe lopping. For poultry the chaffed green leaves are as nutritious as lucerne.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Dried leaves,
Zimbabwe				86.1	16.7	18.0	10.2	2.9	52.2	1.60	0.26	19