Western Chokecherry vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Silver Leaf Willow

Salix alba sericea

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Silver Leaf Willow
Western Chokecherry

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.

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: pale yellow
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: white willow
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry