Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix Purpurea 'Nana'

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Overview

The Dwarf Arctic Willow, Salix purpurea 'Nana', is a compact, deciduous shrub with a mature height and spread of 3-5 feet. It showcases slender, purple-tinged stems and elongated, blue-green leaves. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its fine texture and rounded shape make it ideal for small gardens or as a low hedge in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub with a mature height and spread of 3-5 feet

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — It showcases slender, purple-tinged stems and elongated, blue-green leaves

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Its fine texture and rounded shape make it ideal for small gardens or as a low hedge in landscape designs

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub prized for its delicate form and fine-textured foliage

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — This cultivar typically attains a size of 3 to 5 feet in both height and spread

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — making it an ideal choice for smaller garden spaces or as an accent plant in a mixed border

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 5–6 Ft.
Mature width: 5–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub with a mature height and spread of 3-5 feet

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — It showcases slender, purple-tinged stems and elongated, blue-green leaves

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Its fine texture and rounded shape make it ideal for small gardens or as a low hedge in landscape designs

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub prized for its delicate form and fine-textured foliage

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — This cultivar typically attains a size of 3 to 5 feet in both height and spread

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — making it an ideal choice for smaller garden spaces or as an accent plant in a mixed border

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — measuring 2 to 4 inches in length

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — gracefully adorn the shrub throughout the growing season

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — cool hue to the landscape.<br><br>A hardy specimen

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Salix purpurea 'Nana' thrives in USDA zones 4 through 8

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — tolerating a variety of soil types

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — although it prefers moist

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — especially during extended dry periods

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — It is notably adaptable to wet conditions

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — which emerge in early spring before the leaves

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — Minimal pruning is necessary to maintain its neat

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — adding a touch of charm with their silky texture

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — The plant's dense branching habit also provides valuable shelter for wildlife

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