Golden Weeping Willow

Salix Alba 'Tristis'

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Overview

The Golden Weeping Willow, Salix alba 'Tristis', is an elegant, fast-growing tree known for its striking golden bark and gracefully drooping branches. It reaches up to 50 feet in height with a similar spread and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Preferring moist soil conditions, this willow adds a dramatic yet serene presence to any landscape and looks particularly picturesque alongside bodies of water. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun FullWater High, Low, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — fast-growing tree known for its striking golden bark and gracefully drooping branches

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: High, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–75 Ft.
Mature width: 50–75 Ft.

Classification

Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — Pruning should be conducted during the dormant season to maintain its shape and structural integrity

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — the Salix alba 'Tristis' will be a breathtaking addition to any landscape

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — adding a touch of seasonal interest

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — commonly referred to as the Golden Weeping Willow; the Salix alba 'Tristis' will be a breathtaking addition to

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — Preferring moist soil conditions; this willow demands consistently moist

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — It reaches up to 50 feet in height with a similar spread and thrives in full sun to partial shade; lanceolate

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — fast-growing tree known for its striking golden bark and gracefully drooping branches; commonly referred to as

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — celebrated for its striking appearance and serene aesthetic; the foliage transforms into a golden-yellow in the

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — is a majestic and elegant deciduous tree, image 32

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — with a similar spread of 40 to 60 feet; offering an aura of tranquility and distinguished beauty

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — this cultivar provides a stately presence in any landscape design; celebrated for its striking appearance and

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — Growing to a height of approximately 50 to 70 feet; well-drained soil and can even tolerate standing water

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — The foliage transforms into a golden-yellow in the fall; tree for full

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — Its gracefully arching branches descend towards the ground; creating a luminous display.<br><br>Notable for its

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — lanceolate leaves that are a bright green above and a paler hue beneath; making it suitable for riparian

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — creating a luminous display.<br><br>Notable for its vigorous growth; growing to a height of approximately 50 to

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — the Golden Weeping Willow thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8 and prefers full sun to, image 41

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — making it ideal for large open areas or as a focal point near bodies of water; fast-growing tree known for its

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — where its reflection can be admired; with a similar spread of 40 to 60 feet

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — It requires ample space for proper development; the Golden Weeping Willow presents yellow catkins in the early

Golden Weeping Willow (Salix Alba 'Tristis') — This willow demands consistently moist; it requires ample space for proper development

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