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Salix alba 'Tristis'

Also Known As

  • Salix alba 'Niobe'
  • Golden Weeping Willow
  • Niobe Golden Weeping Willow
  • Niobe Weeping Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 30'-50'
  • W: 35'-40'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Salix alba 'Tristis' plant details

Salix alba 'Tristis' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix alba 'Tristis'

Plant type: aquatic shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 35 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix alba 'Tristis'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selected form of the almost-ubiquitous weeping willow develops good golden color on its younger branches; hardier than S. babylonica. S/M-W
Golden Weeping Willow. A lovely large tree, yellow stems.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Narrow leaves on weeping branches, deciduous. Loves water! Tolerates poor soils USDA Zones 4-9

Gardening facts about Salix alba 'Tristis' plant

How to Grow Salix alba 'Tristis'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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