Trees
Salix alba 'Niobe' (Weeping Willow)
Salix alba 'Niobe' (syn. S. x sepulcralis 'Niobe')
Also known as Niobe Golden Weeping Willow
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About This Plant
Salix alba 'Niobe' (Weeping Willow), 'Niobe' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
White Willow , fast-growing large tree with long narrow silver-backed leaves. 'Tristis' (Golden Weeping Willow) and 'Britzensis' (Coral Bark Willow, coppiced for winter color) are popular forms.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist; tolerates wet sites soil. Hardy USDA Zone 2 to 8. Aggressive invasive shallow roots, site away from septic, drains, and foundations. Watch for canker, scab, and willow leaf beetle.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Salix alba 'Niobe' (syn. S. x sepulcralis 'Niobe')
- Common name
- Niobe Golden Weeping Willow
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 40-60 ft tall × 35-50 ft wide
- Growth habit
- Weeping
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Late winter through early spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow, Green
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Larval host
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