Canyon Blue Arctic Blue Leaf Willow
Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue'
Full sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SAY-liks pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Accent, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Forsythia (Forsythia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Clethra (Clethra); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
Thrives in moist, enriched soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant