{"product_id":"salix-alba-niobe-weeping-willow","title":"Salix alba 'Niobe' (Weeping Willow)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalix alba 'Niobe' (Weeping Willow)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Niobe' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAcer macrophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, \u003cstrong\u003eCornus nuttallii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or \u003cstrong\u003eArbutus menziesii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15-gallon","offer_id":44009550217304,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/salix-alba-niobe-weeping-willow","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}