Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Bog Willow - TreeTime.ca

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Bog Willow

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
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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.

One of the most common willows in Canada. This shrubby willow is common in swampy, peaty, shorelines (bogs and fens). Rarely over 6 feet in height.

A great native species for reclamation or naturalization projects in riparian zones.

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.

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

Bog Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Suckering: high




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow