Tatarian Maple vs Peachleaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Peachleaf Willow

Salix amygdaloides

Acer tataricum

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Peachleaf Willow
Tatarian Maple

The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food.

A widely distributed willow species, it's long pointed leaves are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The Peachleaf Willow is the tallest of the native prairie willows reaching 40ft in height.

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.

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 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: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Foliage: resemble peach leaves, long slender greenish yellow
Fall colour: scarlet red
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)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC
Other Names: tatar maple