Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Dwarf Birch - TreeTime.ca

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Dwarf Birch

Betula pumila

Elaeagnus commutata

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Dwarf Birch
Silverberry (Wolf Willow)

Dwarf Birch, also known as Bog Birch for its common occurrence in wet areas, is a small deciduous shrub native to North America.

Found growing up into the arctic circle, this is one of the few trees that grows that far north.

Common in riparian zones and boreal forests across Western Canada. It is a common reclamation species.

This species is often used by local artisans to twist into shapes like willow and make decorative hearts, circles, etc.

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.

Dwarf Birch Quick Facts

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red-orange
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow