Dwarf Willow 'Arctic Blue'

Common Name: Dwarf Arctic Willow

Scientific Name: Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Zone: 3-6

Blossom Colour: Yellowish-green (inconspicuous catkins)

Flowering Type: Monoecious (produces male and female flowers)

Summer Colour: Blue-green foliage

Fall Colour: Yellow

Mature Height (ft): 3-5

Mature Spread (ft): 3-5

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers moist to wet soils

Fertilization: Minimal; benefits from organic matter in the soil but typically does not require heavy fertilization