Name: Salix purpurea 'Nana
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Salix purpurea 'Nana', known as dwarf purple willow 'Nana', is a deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, valued for its fine texture and narrow bluish-green foliage. Its flexible, slightly purplish branches add an extra decorative touch, especially in winter when the foliage is absent. Compact and well-branched, it is perfect for low hedges, structured beds, or contemporary landscapes requiring a regular shape. Very hardy and adaptable, Salix purpurea 'Nana' tolerates various soils, including slightly moist ones, and prefers full sun exposure to maintain a dense habit. It withstands pruning very well, which allows for controlling its silhouette and encouraging tight branching, ideal for formal or natural plantings in Nordic climates.

Latin name

Salix purpurea 'Nana

Common name

Dwarf purple willow 'Nana'

Type

Ornamental shrub

Family

Salicaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate to high, tolerates slightly moist soils

Fertilization

Low-maintenance, compost in spring as needed

Soil type

Tolerates various soils, even slightly damp ones

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Subtle silver kittens

Fruiting

Plain capsules without ornamental interest

Foliage color

Blue-green

Shape

Rounded dense, compact, well-branched habit

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)

Width

1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)

Growth rate

Fast

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

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