Tatarian Maple vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Silver Leaf Willow

Salix alba var. sericea

Acer tataricum

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Silver Leaf Willow
Tatarian Maple

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.

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Foliage: narrow-glossy
Fall colour: pale yellow
Fall colour: scarlet red
Bark: yellow-brown
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: white willow
Other Names: tatar maple