Acute Willow vs Mountain Maple - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Mountain Maple

Salix acutifolia

Acer spicatum

CUSTOM GROW

Acute Willow
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Acute Willow is a very fast growing small tree that can reach growth rates of up to 6 feet per year. It's a great choice for developing a quick, hardy shelterbelt, windbreak, or privacy screen.

Acute Willow will grow multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single stem for a smaller footprint. It prefers moist areas and requires almost no maintenance.

Willows are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 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: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: long slender leaves
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Flowers: yellow and green
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow
Other Names: white maple