Peachleaf Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow - TreeTime.ca

Peachleaf Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow

Salix amygdaloides

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

(we don't know if or when this product will be restocked)

Peachleaf Willow
Golden Weeping Willow

The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food.

A widely distributed willow species, it's long pointed leaves are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The Peachleaf Willow is the tallest of the native prairie willows reaching 40ft in height.

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.

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 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: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: resemble peach leaves, long slender greenish yellow
Bark: brown and ridged
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes