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11/12/99

Salix alba--White Willow


Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8
Height: 50 ft Spread: 50 ft Form: weeping
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches

Comments: White Willow (Vis. 3) is often in landscapes in
the form of its weeping cultivars. Like most willows, it
tolerates very moist soil but also creates litter problems
in the form of twigs. These fast-growing trees are usually
injured in ice and wind storms.

Cultivars:
'Britzensis' - A large shrub growing to 12 feet. The
stems of new growth are red.
'Niobe' - A weeping cultivar with golden bark. It may
be used in wet soils and reaches a height and spread
of about 50 feet.
var. sericea - A silvery-leaved cultivar that forms a
rounded tree 35 feet tall and wide (Vis. 2). Tolerates
droughty soils.
'Tristis' - Niobe Weeping Willow - A (Vis. 1) weeping
form that will send branch tips to ground level. Can
be used in wet sites. Not suitable for use near
buildings or other property where storm damage could be
a problem.
'Vitellina' - A fast-growing tree with bright yellow
stems. Reaches a height and spread of about 50 feet.

References for Cultivars: Spring Meadow Nursery, 1999;
Bailey Nurseries, 1999, Lake County Nursery, 1999; Ray
Wiegand's Nursery, 1999, J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999,
Wayside Gardens 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1999, Gee Farms 1999,
Willoway Nurseries 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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