Tristis Poplar vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Tristis Poplar vs Silver Leaf Willow

Salix alba sericea

Populus x Tristis

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Silver Leaf Willow
Tristis Poplar

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.

Tristis Poplar is a large deciduous tree. It is cold hardy, disease resistant, and relatively drought tolerant. Tristis Poplar loses its leaves later in the year than other Poplars, making it a great ornamental tree in fall.

It's known for its strongly scented balsamic buds and yellow foliage in autumn. Because of its size, Tristis Poplar is most suitable for large properties and will help prevent wind erosion.

Tristis Poplar is slower-growing than many newer hybrids, for a longer useful lifespan. Tristis grows especially well in the southern prairies due to its resistance to cold dry winds.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: white willow