Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Also Known As

Dwarf Purpleosier
Pendula Alaska Blue Willow
Pendula Arctic Willow
Pendula Purple Osier Willow
Purple Osier
Purple Willow
Weeping Blue Arctic Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 15'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Salix purpurea 'Pendula' plant details

Salix purpurea 'Pendula' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue and white foliage. In spring silver flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and white
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, purple stems, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?An attractive form with long pendulous branches; trained as a standard it forms a charming, small weeping tree? (Hillier). S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

This hardy ornamental shrub is not seen as often as it should. Narrow dark gray green foliage adorn branches that have a pendulous habit. This is a female clone with small catkins in late winter.S. purpurea 'Pendula responds well to pruning and can be trained to a single leader to create a distinct hardy specimen for gardens or containers. If left unpruned plants can reach 8-15' tall and 15' wide. Very adaptable to soil types and can adapt to drought conditions. Shipping trade gallons.

By: Avant Gardens

Silvery-green catkins spring, narrow, bluish leaves. Deciduous. Tolerates moist soils USDA Zones 3-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

An interesting form of Artic Willow. It can be left to grow as a small weeping shrub or can be trained as a small weeping tree by removing lower buds/branches. Thrives with deep watering but can even stand periods of drought once established. Purplish stems in new spring growth with blue foliage. Insignificant light green blooms.