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Posted 03/26/2023 in Shrub

Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Small enough to include in a low-maintenance border in the garden. Very compact and refined, easily shaped by pruning, the design potential of this willow is endless. Very useful in colder climates for hedging, medieval herb gardens or for topiary in smaller areas.

Post Details

Latin Name
Salix purpurea 'Nana'
Common Name
Purple Willow
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
3-5 ft
Potential Pests
Numerous foliar diseases, blights, cankers, aphids, scale, and borers.

Plant Story

Small enough to include in a low-maintenance border in the garden. Very compact and refined, easily shaped by pruning, the design potential of this willow is endless. Very useful in colder climates for hedging, medieval herb gardens or for topiary in smaller areas.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar has a dwarf form.

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