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Silver Leaf Willow vs Kentucky Coffeetree
Salix alba sericea
Gymnocladus dioicus
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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.
The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.
Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts
Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts
Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans