Blue Arctic Willow 'Nana' – Salix purpurea

12–20 Inch Tall Live Plant | Compact Blue-Gray Shrub

Bring beautiful blue-gray foliage and year-round garden interest to your landscape with Blue Arctic Willow 'Nana'. This attractive deciduous shrub is prized for its slender silvery-blue leaves, graceful branching, and naturally compact growth habit.

Native to Europe and Asia, this ornamental willow is an excellent choice for garden borders, low hedges, accent plantings, and decorative landscape beds. Its slender stems also have traditional uses in basket weaving.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Salix purpurea 'Nana'

• Common names: Blue Arctic Willow, Arctic Blue Willow

• Plant type: Deciduous ornamental shrub

• Shipping height: Approximately 12–20 inches

• Foliage: Slender silvery blue-gray leaves

• Mature size: Approximately 3–5 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide

• Growth habit: Compact, rounded form

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Watering: Regular watering is recommended, especially during establishment and dry periods.

• Pruning: Can be pruned to maintain its compact shape and encourage healthy growth.

Landscape Uses

Blue Arctic Willow 'Nana' offers several possibilities for your garden:

• Low hedges: Its compact growth habit works well for low landscape borders.

• Garden borders: Adds distinctive blue-gray foliage to mixed plantings.

• Accent plantings: Creates an attractive contrast against green foliage.

• Garden beds: Provides texture and seasonal interest.

• Basket weaving: Its long, slender stems are traditionally used in basket weaving.

Seasonal Appearance

Blue Arctic Willow is deciduous. During the growing season, its silvery blue-gray foliage creates a beautiful display. In winter, the leaves drop and reveal the shrub's ornamental framework of slender branches.

Shipping Information

• Plants are approximately 12–20 inches tall when shipped.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply for Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote.

• Orders are held if temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F.

• Please enter your desired ship date in the Special Instructions to Seller box at checkout.

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