Wildlife
- Feeds birds
- Pollinators
- Shelter & nesting
Early spring catkins provide pollen for bees, and the canopy gives birds cover near water.
Ships bare root
Mature plant shown. Yours ships dormant and bare root.
What arrives
1 dormant bare-root plant, about 2–3 ft tall
- No leaves, no pot, no soil. Roots packed moist.
- Ships in your zone's planting window.
- Leafs out about 4–8 weeks after planting.
tree
Golden Weeping Willow
Salix alba 'Tristis'
- Ships 2–3 ft tall
- 1 plant, bare root
- Zones 4–8
- Grows 50–75 ft
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4.0 out of 5 · 1 reviewsThe quick answer
Golden weeping willow is a fast-growing tree for USDA zones 4-8 that reaches 50-75 ft tall and just as wide in full sun. Buy it for long, sweeping branches and golden-yellow winter twigs beside a pond or in a wet yard. Plant it well away from sewer lines, septic systems and buildings.
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Golden Weeping Willow plant profile
Mature size50–75 ft tall · 50–75 ft wide
Typical (50 ft)Up to 75 ft
Broad, rounded crown with long branches that weep to the ground.
USDA hardiness zones4–8
Sun & growth
SlowMediumFast
Plant in full sun.
SoilpH 5.5–8.0
4 acidic6.59 alkaline
Grows best in moist to wet soil and tolerates clay; do not let it dry out.
Yellow fall color
Flowers & fruit
Small catkins appear in early spring with the leaves; they are not showy.
Leaves & fall color
Yellow in fall. Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves turn yellow in fall; bright golden-yellow twigs stand out in winter.
Pests & disease
Willow leaf beetles, aphids, scale, borers, cankers, powdery mildew and leaf spot can occur; the weak wood breaks in storms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to remove dead, broken or crossing limbs and raise branches for clearance.
Bare root vs potted
Skip the garden-center markup.
Garden centers buy young plants, pot them, grow them another season and mark them up. We ship yours dormant and bare root, timed to your planting window.
Bare root, from us$11.95ships dormant
Example: 3-gal potted American hazelnut$70–$140online retail prices checked Oct 2026
A year with your Golden Weeping Willow
SPRINGGolden twigs brighten, then catkins and narrow leaves appear early
SUMMERLong, sweeping branches of narrow green leaves
LATE SUMMERKeep soil moist; watch for willow leaf beetles
FALLLeaves turn yellow and drop late; golden-yellow twigs show all winter
Questions people ask about Golden Weeping Willow
How far from my house should I plant a weeping willow?
Plant it well away from buildings, sewer and water lines, and septic fields, since its shallow, spreading roots seek out water and pipes.
How big does a golden weeping willow get?
Typically 50-75 ft tall and 50-75 ft wide, much larger than many buyers expect.
Does weeping willow need wet soil?
It grows best in moist to wet soil in full sun and should not be left to dry out.
Do weeping willows break easily?
Yes. The wood is weak and branches break in ice, snow and storms, so keep it away from roofs and driveways.
What does the willow look like when it arrives?
It ships as a dormant bare-root tree, 2-3 ft tall, with no leaves. Plant it promptly and keep it well watered the first season.
Plant it in 4 steps
- Soak the roots in cold water overnight before planting.
- Dig twice as wide as the roots; plant at the depth it grew.
- Water, then mulch. No fertilizer the first season.
- Water regularly until it's established.
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Plant facts checked October 2026 against: NC State Extension, Morton Arboretum.