Shrubs

Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Purple Osier Willow)

Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Also known as Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow

$37.95
SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate to high
🌡Zones2-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Purple Osier Willow), 'Nana', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Salix purpurea 'Nana' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Salix purpurea 'Nana'
Common name
Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
4-6 ft tall × 5-7 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late winter through early spring
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Plant in moist to wet soil; tolerates seasonally flooded sites. Site well away from septic systems, foundations, and underground pipes, as roots are aggressive and shallow. Prune as needed to control spread.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Larval host
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