Dietary fiber or roughage is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants. It has two main components: 1  Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, is readily fermented in the colon into gases and physiologically active byproducts, and can be prebiotic and viscous.
Usage. If the willow tree is small, apply the herbicide as a foliage spray covering the willow's entire foliage until the chemical begins to drip off the leaves. For larger willow trees, cut the upper and lower branches off with a chainsaw and cut the trunk as close to the ground as possible.
Weeping willow trees work well in areas that are naturally quite moist. Since they love water, Salix babylonica should not be planted near sewer or water lines, or septic tanks, as they will naturally grow towards them and potentially break them.Weeping willow trees do tend to shed a lot of leaves and twigs, and the tree is brittle.The bark is reddish brown during the winter. Plan on this as a relatively short term tree-they live, on average, for about 30 years. Growing Tips: This tree grows best in moist soil that is well-draining.atin Name: The botanical name for this tree is Salix babylonica. The Salix genus is part of the Salicaceae (willow) family. Common Names: This species is the weeping willow. Preferred USDA Hardiness Zones: You can plant Salix babylonica in Zones 4-9a.