Golden Willow vs Peachleaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Golden Willow vs Peachleaf Willow

Salix alba vitellina

Salix amygdaloides

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Golden Willow
Peachleaf Willow

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.

The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food.

A widely distributed willow species, it's long pointed leaves are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The Peachleaf Willow is the tallest of the native prairie willows reaching 40ft in height.

Golden Willow Quick Facts

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Foliage: resemble peach leaves, long slender greenish yellow
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: bright yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC
Other Names: basket willow, blue willow, cricket bat willow, duck willow, velvet osier, white osier, white willow