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Salix purpurea Pendula

Weeping Purple-osier Willow (Basket Willow)

A small, weeping, topgrafted tree with slender branches, grayish-silver catkins, and blue-green leaves with silvery undersides.

  • »  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

7gal Topgraft
$177.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Silver
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Weeping
Foliage Color
• Blue
• White
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Salix purpurea is bitter and unpalatable to deer and rabbits.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

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