Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
Other Common Names: Dwarf Purple Osier, Dwarf Purpleosier, Nana Alaska Blue Willow, Nana Arctic Willow, Purple Willow
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height at Maturity: 3-5′ depending on pruning
Width at Maturity: 3-5′ depending on pruning
Spacing: 3′ apart for solid hedge; 8’+ apart for space between plants
Flower Color: White, Green
Flower Size: 1″
Flowering Period: Early Spring
Flower Type: Catkins
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Blue, Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Full Sun to Bright Shade
Water Needs: Average. low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Wet
Soil pH: 6.0 – 8.0 (Moderately Acid to Moderately Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low to Average
Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer – more info, Clay Soil, Erosion, Wet Soil, Black Walnut
Description
A graceful and refined but rugged and fast growing little shrub, the Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow features very slender blue-green leaves on purplish stems that add wonderful color and texture in the landscape. The plant grows rapidly to about 2 to 3 feet tall in a rounded mound and then begins to send our graceful long shoots that sway in the breeze. That said, it responds very well to trimming and many keep it shaped in a more dense, rounded form or to shape for a very attractive hedge. It is also suitable for Bonsai and topiary and the shoots are used in basket making. Pretty white catkins (flowers) appear in spring that the butterflies will thank you for.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a rounded mound 3 to 5 feet tall and equally as wide depending on pruning, the Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a natural or formal clipped hedge in larger landscape borders. It may be grown in moist soils along streams, ponds or in low spots in the landscape where other shrubs often falter. Aslo good for erosion control on slopes and embankments and responds very well to pruning for Bonsai or topiary. It’s flexible shoots are often used in basket making. The beautiful foliage is best set off against a dark background or around shrubs with deep foliage color. For a striking display, plant beside or in front of deep purple foliage plants such as a Loropetalum or near a red leaf Japanese Maple.
Suggested Spacing: 3 feet apart for solid hedge; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
The Dwarf Blue Artic Willow is easy to grow in wide range of moist but well-drained soil of average to poor fertility. That said, they will tolerate dry periods much better than other willow species. It likes full to most sun in zones 5a-7a, but will appreciate some shade or filtered sun during the hottest afternoon hours in zone 8. No pruning is necessary however the plant responds very well to it for shaping purposes or for Bonsai and topiary.
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As always-plant arrived perfectly boxed and in great condition due to the special care taken to ensure of safe delivery. Planted now and doing great.————————————————–Thanks so much for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My family lives in the Boston area, and we wanted to send a Dappled Willow Bush to my brother and his family in Louisville. Wilson Bros not only made the purchase and shipping very easy, but they provide all of the relevant information to care for the plant on their site. I am very happy with my experience.————————————Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I have wanted these plants for a couple of years but I couldn’t find them locally. I was so happy to find this website! They arrived very quickly and I planted them right away. In two weeks they have already grown a bit. A deer made a snack out of one of them but thankfully it has started growing back. I will definitely be buying more plants from you!—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
From the selection of the plant, to the delivery, I was happy with the entire process. The dappled willow bush was packed professionally. It looked great upon arrival and the instructions were clear on how to care for the plant. I have only had it a few weeks, but it seems to be thriving quite well. I will be a repeat customer.————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received the 1 gallon tri colored dappled willow In a well packaged box. It’s small yet healthy which is what I expected. Planted it right away and it’s thriving. I will definitely order from WILSON BROTHERS again especially because there’s free shipping.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Nice Dappled Willow———————————-We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG
I purchased 3 dappled willow plants. They arrived healthy and absolutely beautiful. I planted them the same day and they are doing beautifully. They’ve gotten bigger already in just 10 days. Love them.———————————-Hi Dorothy, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Variegated Dappled Willow Bush. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
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