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Ninebark vs Silverberry (Wolf Willow)

Physocarpus opulifolius

Elaeagnus commutata

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Ninebark
Silverberry (Wolf Willow)

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.

NINEBARK QUICK FACTS

SILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: small white clusters
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high





Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow