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Salix purpurea Nana

Blue Arctic Willow

An attractive, low-growing willow with slender, ornamental, blue-green foliage, purple stems, and a dense, compact habit. They are suitable as a low hedge.

  • »  AKA Salix purpurea 'Gracilis'
  • »  Very narrow, blue-green leaves
  • »  Attractive, purple stems add winter interest
  • »  Compact, rounded form
  • »  Bloom Time: April

2gal
$34.13
3gal
$37.38
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
Fast
Attributes
Deciduous
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Rounded
Upright
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Landscape uses
Hedge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Blue arctic willow grows in an average, medium to wet soil, in full sun, however, it is best grown in a consistently moist soil. Excellent in low spots or along ponds and streams.