Silver Leaf Willow vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Salix alba sericea

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

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Silver Leaf Willow
Discovery Japanese Elm

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.

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: white willow