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Acute Willow vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Salix acutifolia

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Acute Willow

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Acute Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

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


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