Acute Willow vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Salix acutifolia

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Amur Maackia
Acute Willow

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.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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 Quick Facts

Acute Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow