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Polar Willow

Salixpolaris

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Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Salix (SAL-iks)
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Species
polaris (po-LAR-iss)
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Synonym
Salix polaris subsp. pseudopolaris
Salix polaris subsp. glabrata
Salix polaris var. selwynensis
Salix pseudopolaris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Soil pH requirements

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