Bebbs Willow vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Bebbs Willow vs Korean Boxwood

Salix bebbiana

Buxus microphylla Koreana

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Bebbs Willow
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This large shrub is native to all of Canada and most of the United States. Its leaves are green on the top and grey on the bottom, and it produces catkin based flowers and non-edible fruit which appears very similar to a group of pine needles.

Bebb's Willow is foraged for by many species including elk, hares, beavers and various birds. It is commonly used to prevent erosion and protect aquatic environments due to its preference for shady, moist environments.

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Bebbs Willow Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: beak willow, diamond willow, livid willow, long-beaked willow, smooth bebb willow, smooth gray willow