Silver Leaf Willow vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Salix alba sericea

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Amur Maackia
Silver Leaf Willow

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.

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

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 Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: pale yellow
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: white willow