Species: Salix purpurea

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

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

Cultivars

'Canyon Blue', 'Gracilis', 'Nana', 'Nancy Saunders', 'Pendula', 'Streamco'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

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

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round, dense, finely branched

Ornamental Other: best in full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: best in full sun

Moisture Tolerance: 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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