Purpleosier Willow

Scientific Name
Salix purpurea
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

Narrow, blue green leaves with whitened undersides; young stems are purplish.

Culture

Full sun; moist to wet soils; more tolerant of wind than most willows due to flexibility of the stems.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
9.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
9.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

Europe, Asia, Africa

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Purpleosier Willow; form of the cultivar 'Nana'
picID
29430
Image
Purpleosier Willow; leaves of the cultivar 'Nana'
picID
29431
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
438