Acute Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix acutifolia

Salix purpurea Nana

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Acute Willow
Dwarf Arctic 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.

Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: 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: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high

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: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis