Acute Willow vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Salix acutifolia

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Ironwood Tree
Acute Willow

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Acute Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Foliage: long slender leaves
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow