Golden Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Golden Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix purpurea Nana

Salix alba vitellina

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Dwarf Arctic Willow
Golden Willow

Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden.

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.

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

Golden Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: bright yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


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


Other Names: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis
Other Names: basket willow, blue willow, cricket bat willow, duck willow, velvet osier, white osier, white willow