Sunday, 4 October 2015

Salix purpurea 'Nana'


  • Common Name - artic willow
  • Botanical Name - Salix purpurea 'Nana'
  • Family - Salicaceae
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, elliptical shape, acuminate apex, entire margins
  • Flower - catkin
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - capsule
  • Habit - multi-stemmed, dense, twiggy
  • Form - mounded
  • Size - 15 - 20 ft
  • Culture - very moist soil, full sun/part shade 
  • Use - tall background 
  • Notes - cut down to 8" stumps

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