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Peach Leaf Willow (Bundle of 3) | Spring 2027
$99.99
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Ripening
Will it finish before your first hard freeze?
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Disease resistanceNo strong resistance
- 3 Black canker : Moderate, 3 of 5
- 3 Marssonina leaf spot : Moderate, 3 of 5
Scored 1 to 5. Higher resists better, and ? means no published data yet.
See it on our native and shade tree disease chart (opens in a new tab)At a glance: Peach Leaf Willow is a willow tree rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and dioecious, with separate male and female plants.
| Hardy to | Zone 2 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our cold hardiness calculator. |
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| Chill hours | About 900 hours (600 to 1,200). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. Check your chill hours or see our sources. |
| Pollination | Dioecious - Needs Male and Female. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), early spring here. Peach leaf willow is a willow, not a peach, and cannot pollenize any fruit tree. Trees are male or female, and their early catkins are a top nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native bees. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. Pollination Charts. |
| Good for | feeding wildlife (8/10), pollinators (7/10), windbreaks and hedgerows (6/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists. |
| Deer | Sometimes damaged by deer. |
| What you get | Bare root, 2-3 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out. |
Overview
One of Montana's native willows, the Peach Leaf Willow is the tallest willow species in the state. Its arborescent growth form is similar to that of poplars and cottonwoods, making it a unique and striking tree.
A Keystone Plant
Willows are considered a keystone plant in many ecosystems because they serve as host plants for hundreds of Lepidoptera species. These species form the foundation of the entire food web, supporting various wildlife.
Pollinator-Friendly
The flowers appear in early spring, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, providing critical early-season nutrition. This makes the Peach Leaf Willow an essential plant for supporting pollinator populations.
Natural Water Purifiers
Willows are also natural water purification factories. They can clean contaminated water in ways that geoengineers are still working to replicate.
Hardy and Resilient
Hardy to zone 2.
Trees are 2–3 ft. tall.
Photos: “Salix amygdaloides” by Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0; “Salix amygdaloides - peachleaf willow” by Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0; “Salix amygdaloides - peachleaf willow” by Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0; “Salix amygdaloides” by Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0.
Questions we get about Peach Leaf Willow
How cold hardy is Peach Leaf Willow?
We rate Peach Leaf Willow hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.
How many chill hours does Peach Leaf Willow need?
About 900 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,200. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. No direct chill data for this willow. Expect it to behave like its poplar cousins, which need a solid cold winter. Our chill hours guide has a calculator for your winters, and our research page lists the sources.
What is Peach Leaf Willow good for?
Our top use scores for Peach Leaf Willow are feeding wildlife (8/10), pollinators (7/10), windbreaks and hedgerows (6/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.
Is Peach Leaf Willow disease resistant?
Somewhat. It holds up moderately well against black canker and Marssonina leaf spot. Our native and shade tree disease resistance chart has every rating, the notes and the sources.
Will deer eat Peach Leaf Willow?
Sometimes. Deer browse Peach Leaf Willow now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.
What arrives, and when does Peach Leaf Willow ship?
A dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: 2-3 ft. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.
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