Salix purpurea 'Streamco'

Very narrow blue-green leaves
Attractive purple stems are very flexible
Compact, rounded form
Suckers form layers of dense mats, excellent for erosion control
Catkin colours range from red to purple and finally to yellow
Bloom Time: Mid-spring

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
4-5 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant 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 or streams.

Additional Notes about Streamco Purple-osier Willow:

One of the best cultivars for "wattling".

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Catkins
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Blue

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing