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Blue Arctic Willows

Blue Arctic Willows

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Category Details
Plant Type Deciduous
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial
Soil Condition Dry, Well Drained, Moist, Wet
Bloom Season Spring
Mature Height 6 - 10 ft
Growth Rate Fast-Growing
Planting Zone 3, 4, 5, 6

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Size Of Plants: Blue Arctic Willow - 2 Foot Shrub - 1 Plant

SKU: WIL BLAR 2F-1

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Buy Now: Enhance Your Landscape with Fast Growing Blue Arctic Willows!

Product Overview:

Blue Arctic Willow is a fast-growing shrub that matures to approximately 10 feet tall and wide. This willow shrub is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, from wet to moist to dry once established. Named for its fine textured blue to green top side foliage and silver blue underside foliage, Blue Arctic Willow is also known as Purpleosier Willow for its purple young stems and Basket Willow (Salicaceae).

Key Features of Blue Arctic Willow:

  • Botanical Name: Salix purpurea

  • Common Names: Blue Arctic Willow, Purpleosier Willow, Basket Willow

  • Growth Habit: Matures to approximately 10 feet tall and wide

  • Foliage: Fine textured blue to green top side foliage with silver blue underside foliage

  • Soil Tolerance: Tolerant of wet, moist, and dry soils once established

  • Pruning: Prune back to 6 to 24 inches from the ground for quick regrowth when it becomes too large or untidy

Ideal Uses for Blue Arctic Willow:

  • Water Areas: Perfect for planting near water areas

  • Informal Hedges: Excellent for creating informal hedges

  • Screening: Effective in screening out unsightly areas

  • Erosion Control: Ideal for erosion control

  • Naturalizing: Suitable for naturalizing in landscapes

Benefits of Blue Arctic Willow:

  • Rapid Growth: Fast-growing, reaching maturity quickly

  • Cold Hardy: Hardy in zones 3 to 6

  • Low Maintenance: Bothered by few issues and easy to care for

  • Versatile: Suitable for various landscape settings

Shipping Information:

  • Shipping Method: Blue Arctic Willow ships as bare root shrubs in the 2 to 3 foot height range

  • Shipping Restrictions: Does not ship well in the heat and humidity of the Southern U.S.

Enhance Your Landscape Today!

Don’t miss the opportunity to add Blue Arctic Willow to your landscape. Its rapid growth, beautiful foliage, and versatility make it a must-have for any garden. Order now to create a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape that enhances your garden's charm.

Photo courtesy Schmacher Nursery

Details

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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Deciduous</td>
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<td>Light Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun, Partial</td>
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<td>Soil Condition</td>
<td>Dry, Well Drained, Moist, Wet</td>
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<td>Spring</td>
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<td>Mature Height</td>
<td>6 - 10 ft</td>
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<td>Growth Rate</td>
<td>Fast-Growing</td>
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<td>Planting Zone</td>
<td>3, 4, 5, 6</td>
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<p>Now Booking for Spring</p>

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