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Salix polaris

Also Known As

  • Polar Willow
  • Snow-bed Willow

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 20"

planting zones

  • 5b-10a

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Salix polaris plant details

Salix polaris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring catkins and chartreuse flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix polaris

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: catkins and chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, cascading, creeping, rock garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix polaris

USDA Zones: 5b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This resident of the Arctic tundra is a tough! and ornamental little plant with tiny 1/2"-1"rounded leaves which are often red-tinged ; sometimes hairy; delightful in trough or rock garden. Sun/Med(not dry)/GdDrain
Dwarf creeping Willow from the frozen north. Is the prostrate habit genetic or a response to frequent squashing by oil company vehicles? Or the constant wind caused by the vacuum created by the disappearing ice cap? Or is it just ducking bullets from aerial wolf hunting?

Gardening facts about Salix polaris plant

How to Grow Salix polaris

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • catkins
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 5'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-60'

Width: 15'-60'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • standing water - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-15"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture
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