Silver Leaf Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow

Salix alba sericea

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

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Silver Leaf Willow
Golden Weeping 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.

The Golden Weeping Willow is a cultivar with bright yellow twigs and an attractive weeping shape. It is one of the most popular willows, with high ornamental value.

The Golden Weeping Willow has glossy green foliage during the spring and summer months, then the leaves turn a golden-yellow in the fall. The brown bark is furrowed and the overhanging branches keep their yellow tone, so they also have significant winter interest.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium


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


Other Names: white willow