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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

3gal
$38.19
  • 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.