Willow, Purple Osier. A compact shrub with red tinged stems and small grey-green leaves. Produces silvery green catkins in spring, before the leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
A compact shrub with red tinged stems and small grey-green leaves. Produces silvery green catkins in spring, before the leaves.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | purpurea |
Varietry | 'Nana' |
Common Name | Willow, Purple Osier |
Flower Colour | silver, green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, 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, Hedging |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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