Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Purple Willow, Basket Willow

Family: Salicaceae Willow


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage