Acute Willow vs Peachleaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Peachleaf Willow

Salix acutifolia

Salix amygdaloides

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Acute Willow
Peachleaf Willow

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.

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.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low

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