Sandbar Willow vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Sandbar Willow vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Salix exigua

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Round Leaf Hawthorn
Sandbar Willow

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

Sandbar Willow is a deciduous species native to much of North America. This mid-sized, fast-growing shrub can be found in very wet areas, making it an ideal plan to use in a wet area with erosion risk.

Sandbar Willow has long, narrow green leaves, and its grassy narrow stems give it an attractive, bamboo-like appearance.

All willow are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Sandbar Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Foliage: round, serrated
Flowers: showy white
Fruit: small red berries
Seeds: located within the capsules on the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes