Silver Leaf Willow vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Ironwood Tree

Salix alba sericea

Ostrya virginiana

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Silver Leaf Willow
Ironwood Tree

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.

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Foliage: narrow-glossy
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: white willow