Silver Leaf Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix alba sericea

Salix purpurea Nana

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Silver Leaf Willow
Dwarf Arctic Willow

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.

Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high




Other Names: white willow
Other Names: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis