Acute Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Golden Weeping Willow

Salix acutifolia

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

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Acute Willow
Golden Weeping 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 Golden Weeping Willow is a cultivar with bright yellow twigs and an attractive weeping shape. It is one of the most popular willows, with high ornamental value.

The Golden Weeping Willow has glossy green foliage during the spring and summer months, then the leaves turn a golden-yellow in the fall. The brown bark is furrowed and the overhanging branches keep their yellow tone, so they also have significant winter interest.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Bark: brown and ridged
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium

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