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Blue Arctic Willow, Purpleosier, Purple Osier, Purple Willow 'Dicky Meadows'

Salixpurpurea

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Family

Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salix (SAL-iks)

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Species

purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Silver/Gray

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Blue Arctic Willow, Purpleosier, Purple Osier, Purple Willow 'Dicky Meadows'

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