Golden Weeping Willow

Tags: WIllow
Salix alba 'Tristis'

Golden weeping willow is so named for its brilliant yellow twigs and graceful, drooping form. Like all willows, this cultivar is very tolerant of wet sites; it is also highly susceptible to storm damage.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
75-100 ft tall and wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
2-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Golden, Yellow
Flower Color:
Prized for foliage
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
High, Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.