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Salix purpurea Pendula

Weeping Purple-osier Willow (Basket Willow)

A small, weeping, topgrafted tree with slender branches, grayish-silver catkins, and blue-green leaves with silvery undersides.

  • »  Wide spreading somewhat pendulous form and typically grafted on a stem
  • »  Gray-silver catkins
  • »  Narrow leaves with blue-white undersides
  • »  New growth is flexible and reddish in colour.
  • »  Ideal for small gardens and winter interest
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

7gal Topgraft
$177.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Silver
Exposure
Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Fast
Attributes
Deciduous
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Weeping
Foliage Color
Blue
White
Landscape uses
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Salix purpurea is bitter and unpalatable to deer and rabbits.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Salix does well in wet locations, providing they are well-drained. Creates a small patio tree accent, a miniature version of a weeping willow.