Canyon Blue Arctic Blue Leaf Willow
Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue'
SKU
08670
Dwarf, rounded shrub valued for the steely blue-gray foliage on supple, purple stems. Popular screen plant, useful for clipped hedges or as a specimen. Tolerates any soil, including moist soils. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| 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
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