Silver Leaf Willow vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Salix alba sericea

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Round Leaf Hawthorn
Silver Leaf Willow

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

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.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 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: pale yellow
Flowers: showy white
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: white willow