Salix purpurea bears showy and white blossoms during early spring to mid-spring. This shrub is rounded in form and has greyish aquamarine foliage that is showy, glossy and fine textured. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics
Salix purpurea tolerates drought, wet sites and compacted soil.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Salix purpurea will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
