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Weeping Purple-osier Willow

Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Also called Basket Willow

  • Wide spreading, somewhat pendulous form and typically grafted on a stem
  • Gray-silver catkins
  • Narrow leaves with blue-white undersides
  • New growth is flexible and reddish in colour.
  • Ideal for small gardens and winter interest
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Silver

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Salix does well in wet locations, providing they are well-drained. Creates a small patio tree accent, a miniature version of a weeping willow. 

Additional Notes about Weeping Purple-osier Willow:

Salix purpurea is bitter and unpalatable to deer and rabbits.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
Fast
Fast
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rock garden
Rock garden
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Moist to Wet Soils
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Weeping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
White
Blue
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen