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Dwarf Blue Artic Willow

Scientific name: Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Taxonomy
Family:Salicaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:5 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description If one has wet spot in the garden. Also known as Purple Willow this plant makes for a nice addition with its purple stems, and spring catkins.

  Morphology:
This is deciduous shrub that can grow to 5’ in height and width. It bears narrow bluish green leaves up to 4” in length. They are arranged in an alternate fashion.

Male and female catkins appear in April and hang on until May.

The stems are an interesting purple color which adds to the winter interest.

  Adaptation:
Find a moist site in full sun for this species. City engineers will use it in man-made storm water detention areas.

It can be sheared if so desired into a tidy ball. One will need to address the issue of root suckers as well.

  Pests:
Aphids enjoy this plant. One may find leaf spot diseases as well.

For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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