Salix 'Niobe'

Salix 'Niobe' (Golden Weeping Willow) is a popular cultivar that is commonly sold as golden weeping willow in recognition of its bright golden yellow twigs and weeping form. Although its nomenclature is confused, it is considered to be one of the best of the weeping willows. It typically grows to 50-75’ tall with erect branching, an open rounded crown and pendulous golden branchlets that gracefully dip toward the ground. Year old twigs are yellow and pendulous.  Type: Tree Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 50.00 to 75.00 feet Spread: 50.00 to 75.00 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: Green Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: High Suggested Use: Rain Garden Flower: Insignificant Tolerate: Deer, Erosion, Clay Soil, Wet Soil, Black Walnut