Golden Willow vs Eastern Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Golden Willow vs Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Salix alba vitellina

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Eastern Cottonwood
Golden Willow

This fast and tall growing tree has an open, spreading crown and is more suited to waterside planting than other aspens and poplars.

Commonly found in floodplains, stream valleys and lake shores, this tree quickly fills in reclamation areas.

In order to reproduce and grow effectively, Eastern Cottonwood relies on the natural flooding cycle to ensure they are not out-competed by weeds and other plants.

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.

Eastern Cottonwood Quick Facts

Golden Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: bright yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: basket willow, blue willow, cricket bat willow, duck willow, velvet osier, white osier, white willow