Salix purpurea 'Nana' - Blue Arctic Willow - Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Salix purpurea 'Nana' - Blue Arctic Willow - Photo courtesy of Van Belle Nursery, Inc.
Salix purpurea 'Nana' - Blue Arctic Willow - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Blue Arctic Willow

Salix purpurea 'Nana'

  • AKA Salix purpurea 'Gracilis'
  • Very narrow blue-green leaves
  • Attractive purple stems add winter interest
  • Compact, rounded form
  • Bloom Time: April

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Blue arctic willow grows in an average, medium to wet soil, in full sun, however, it is best grown in a consistently moist soil. Excellent in low spots or along ponds and streams.

Additional Notes about Blue Arctic Willow:


Invasive species. 

Suggested substitutions include Rubus odoratus, Salix candida, and Diervilla lonicera.

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Blue
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Salix purpurea 'Nana'