Silver Leaf Willow vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Nannyberry

Salix alba sericea

Viburnum lentago

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Silver Leaf Willow
Nannyberry

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.

Nannyberry is a hardy shrub known for attracting wildlife. Its clusters of white flowers and tasty berries are suitable for bees, birds, and other animals.

Nannyberry is also used in urban yards and landscaping. This shrub makes a beautiful ornamental and is small enough to grow underneath power lines. Its berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.

Makes a great hedge or privacy screen in an urban yard. Often has great red fall color to complement its spring flowers.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
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
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: white
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: white willow
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum