Acute Willow vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Amur Maackia

Salix acutifolia

Maackia amurensis

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Acute Willow
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


Foliage: long slender leaves
Fall colour: brown
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow
Other Names: maackia