Silver Leaf Willow vs Mongolian Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Mongolian Cherry

Salix alba sericea

Prunus fruticosa

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Silver Leaf Willow
Mongolian Cherry

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.

Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


Foliage: narrow-glossy
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: white willow
Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry