Silver Leaf Willow vs American Sycamore - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Salix alba sericea

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American Sycamore
Silver Leaf Willow

American Sycamore is the largest tree native to eastern North America. Generally too large and messy to be a street tree, American Sycamore thrives in large, open spaces, such as an acreage or farm.

The bark is one of the main features that draw people to this tree. The outer bark flakes off in irregular pieces to reveal an attractive white, green, and cream colored inner layer, providing winter interest.

American Sycamore has an extremely fast growth rate, gaining up to 6 ft in one year, and will easily reach its mature height in a short period of time. Be wary of this trees' root system, as it's typically very extensive and needs lots of room to expand.

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.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 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
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: white willow