Niobe Golden Weeping Willow Tree
Description
About the Niobe Golden Weeping Willow Tree
The Niobe Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba ‘Tristis’) is a cultivar of the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Asia. The ‘Tristis’ cultivar is known for its stunning, golden-yellow foliage and its graceful, weeping habit.
One of the standout characteristics of the Niobe Golden Weeping Willow is its cascading branches, which are covered in long, narrow leaves that have a golden-yellow hue. The leaves turn a pale yellow in the fall before they are shed, and the tree is bare during the winter months. In the spring, the tree produces small, yellow flowers that are followed by tiny, fuzzy seed pods.
How to Grow a Niobe Golden Weeping Willow Tree
The Niobe Golden Weeping Willow is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet or more. It is also relatively drought-tolerant and can survive in dry, arid environments. However, it does prefer moist, well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.
This tree is often used as a specimen tree or as a focal point in gardens and landscapes. It is also a popular choice for planting along waterways, as it has a natural tendency to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. The Niobe Golden Weeping Willow is known for its beautiful, golden-yellow foliage and its graceful, weeping habit, which make it a stunning addition to any landscape.
Characteristics
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
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The Weeping Willow is an excellent shade tree that's always in high demand. And it's one of the fastest growing shade trees, growing up to 6 to 8 feet in one year.
Niobe Weeping Willow will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
It would be best to reach out to your county extension office for local information and see what they recommend as they will have information that pertains to your specific area.
Beauty and I have a perfect spot for it
TO CONTROL STANDING WATER
My Dad wanted his ashes buried under a Weeping Willow on his property. He was blonde so, when I saw the Golden Weeping Willow, I knew it was the right one.
I like color and have a wet area perfect for a willow.