Golden Willow vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Golden Willow vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Salix alba vitellina

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Amur Maackia
Golden Willow

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Golden Willow is an attractive accent tree that's perfectly suited for those moist or wet areas on your property.

This fast growing tree has glossy narrow leaves that turn gold in fall, furrowed brown bark and showy gold branches that especially stand out in the winter.

Golden Willow is commonly used for windbreaks, shelterbelts, and ornamental planting. In addition to looking great, Golden Willow attracts a variety of birds and mammals with its twigs and buds.

All willow 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.

Note: do not plant near buildings or buried services.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Golden Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: bright yellow
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: basket willow, blue willow, cricket bat willow, duck willow, velvet osier, white osier, white willow