Black Hills Spruce vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Black Hills Spruce vs Silver Leaf Willow

Picea glauca var. densata

Salix alba sericea

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Black Hills Spruce
Silver Leaf Willow

Black Hills Spruce is a subspecies of White Spruce native to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It has a strongly conical form, slower growth rate and denser foliage than typical white spruce, making it preferable as a specimen tree for smaller suburban lawns. It also responds well to pruning, and can be used as a hedge or even bonsai.

Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.

Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.

Black Hills Spruce Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: white willow