Violet Willow. A tree with purple young stems and narrow, toothed dark green leaves. Produces silky grey catkins in late winter and early spring, with the leaves. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix daphnoides
A tree with purple young stems and narrow, toothed dark green leaves. Produces silky grey catkins in late winter and early spring, with the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | daphnoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Violet Willow |
| Flower Colour | grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Acer buergerianum
A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves, racemes of pale yellow flowers. Good autumn colour.
Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’
A medium sized tree with leaves red when young turning golden yellow for many weeks.
Acer negundo
The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus
Acer erianthum
Interesting tufts of white hairs appear at the axils of the leaves. Flowers are insignificant but followed by pink winged fruits.
Acer cappadocicum
Attractive tree with bright green leaves turning to stunning yellow in the autumn.
Acer campestre ‘Postelense’
An unusual form with attractive pink tinged young growth. The golden leaves may scorch in strong sun.
Acer cappadocicum ‘Rubrum’
An attractive medium sized tree with dark red leaves on red stems.
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.