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.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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