Mountain Maple vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Mountain Maple vs Silver Leaf Willow

Salix alba sericea

Acer spicatum

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Silver Leaf Willow
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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.

Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Mountain Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: pale yellow
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Flowers: yellow and green
Bark: yellow-brown
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




Other Names: white willow
Other Names: white maple