A elegant shrub with slim blue-green leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
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								| Generic | Salix  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | purpurea  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Nancy Saunders' (f)  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green  | 
		
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 3m  | 
		
| Family | Salicaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1.6m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green, blue  | 
		
| 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  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth  | 
		
| Pruning Time | Late winter  | 
		
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale, Rusts, Honey fungus  | 
		
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed  | 
		
| Propagation | Stem cuttings  | 
		
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