Weeping Willow – Niobe
Niobe Weeping Willow | Salix alba 'Tristis'
Niobe® Weeping Willow is a fast-growing, golden-barked willow known for its wide-spreading canopy and long, gracefully drooping branches. Bright golden stems and cascading form create strong visual impact year-round, especially in winter. This extremely elegant tree prefers moist planting sites and performs best where soil moisture is consistent. When grown in containers, young plants benefit from being held in a greenhouse or sheltered location until growth begins, helping prevent dehydration and encouraging strong bud break.
• Height (50 ft.)
Reaches approximately 50 feet tall at maturity, making it a large shade and specimen tree suited for open landscapes.
• Spread (50 ft.)
Develops an equally wide canopy, creating a dramatic, sweeping form that requires ample space.
• Shape (Wide, spreading)
Exhibits a broad, spreading habit with long, pendulous branches that give it its classic weeping appearance.
• Exposure (Full Sun)
Grows best in full sun, where branching structure and foliage density are strongest.
• Foliage (Bright Green)
Features bright green leaves during the growing season, adding light texture and movement to the landscape.
• Fall Foliage (Yellow)
Leaves turn yellow in fall, offering subtle seasonal color before dropping to reveal the golden stems.
• Hardiness Zone (USDA Zones 4–8)
Hardy in Zones 4 through 8, tolerating cold winters and adapting well to a variety of climates when moisture needs are met.