Salix alba

Large native northern willow. Only forms of this tree weep. Very yellow new growth in late winter to early spring.

Salix alba 'Niobe'

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Common Name white willow
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Oval
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 100.0
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 30
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Furrowed
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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