Purple Osier. Attractive red tinged shoots are followed later in the spring with silvery catkins with purple anthers. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix purpurea
Attractive red tinged shoots are followed later in the spring with silvery catkins with purple anthers.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | purpurea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Purple Osier |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, Upright, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen, Winter attributes |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework, Thin out overgrown plants |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale, Rusts, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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