Willow, Purple Osier. A weeping shrub with long pendulous branches. Produces silvery green catkins in spring, before the leaves. Can be trained as a standard. Max Height 2m to 3m. 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 ‘Pendula’
A weeping shrub with long pendulous branches. Produces silvery green catkins in spring, before the leaves. Can be trained as a standard.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | purpurea |
Varietry | 'Pendula' |
Common Name | Willow, Purple Osier |
Flower Colour | Silver, Green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m, 3m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Small weeping |
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 |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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