Canyon Blue Arctic Blue Leaf Willow
Canyon Blue Arctic Blue Leaf Willow
Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue'
Item #8670 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7
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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 most soils including moist low spots, and along ponds or streams. Deciduous.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.Average Landscape Size:
Quickly reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and just 3 to 4 ft. wide.Key Feature:Dramatic Foliage ColorBlooms:
Spring - DetailBotanical Pronunciation:SAY-liks per-PU-ree-aPlant type:ShrubDeciduous/evergreen:DeciduousGrowth habit:RoundedGrowth rate:FastAverage landscape size:Quickly reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and just 3 to 4 ft. wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Road SaltFoliage color:Blue-greenBlooms:SpringFlower color:RedFlower attributesShowy FlowersCompanion PlantsForsythia (Forsythia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Clethra (Clethra); Turtlehead (Chelone)
- CareCare InformationThrives 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.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
