Dwarf Arctic willow -- Salix purpurea 'Nana'
Not a willow shape in the classic sense but a graceful blue-wispy accent or border plant for the garden. Compact and refined it is easily shaped by pruning. Bonsai material even. I love the way it sways gracefully in a breeze, definitely an ornamental and can be used in hedges or in clumps. Its blueish foliage lends wonderfully with the burnt coppery tones of cryptomeria.
Salix purpurea 'Nana', is a fast grower and it will tolerate wet soil conditions. This shrub can be used individually, in clumps or even as a hedge, the slender, upright stems which makes for a soft looking shrub which waves beautifully in the wind. To keep it looking it's best, provide regular pruning. The blue-green leaves are very attractive on the mounded shape. A fine textured shrub, with slender and supple twigs that can be used to make baskets
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About Me
- bonsaiherb
- I am a Sequim WA. nurseryman and grower of rare plants. I also enjoy garden stories. In 1993 I began a humorous but short lived magazine called Bindweed. Its inspiration came from one of my customers. Maggie I will use that as my first blog in Rememberances. All of the plants shown are grown here in Sequim. I also sell mail order locally and on eBay. My handle there is Secauteur. I am the Vice President of our local bonsai society and the homepage I gave is of the website of our club. I will create one for 'Skyline Nursery' soon.
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