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.
	
	
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								| 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 | 
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