Silver Leaf Willow vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Amur Maackia

Salix alba sericea

Maackia amurensis

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Silver Leaf Willow
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


Foliage: narrow-glossy
Fall colour: pale yellow
Fall colour: brown
Bark: yellow-brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: white willow
Other Names: maackia