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Species: Salix purpurea

(say'liks per-poo'ree-ah)

Salix purpurea

Purple osier Willow; Basket Willow

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide
Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

8' - 10' (spread 12' - 15')

Deciduous

round, dense, finely branched

best in full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

best in full sun

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

prone to a variety of insect and disease problems

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

S. purpurea native to Europe, North Africa, central Asia, Japan; introduced by Soil Conservation Service, USDA; useful for stream bank stabilization; lay bundles in stream stabilization areas and will send up shoots to hep prevent erosion; needs maintenance to remain attractive; useful for phytoremediation

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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