Wait until the threat of frost has passed, as you don't want to expose the freshly cut branches to harsh temperatures, but do it early enough to catch the best growing season. These leaves are 15-50 mm in length. Plant Hardiness Zones 3-7. In those cases, use the pretty, little, deciduous Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow. How much does shipping cost? Synonym(s): Salix purpurea 'Gracilis'. Opening Plant Material. Use this valuable plant in moist and wet areas where most shrubs fail. You can do this in spring or fall. The Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful dwarf shrub with slender stems and narrow blue-green leaves. How to Use Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow in the Landscape. Pruning should occur either before or as soon after planting as possible.
Its leaves are pink in spring, maturing into variegated shades of pink, white and green. Sustainable Arid Grassland Ecosystems studied the arctic grasslands and plants. Trim the rubbing branches about 1/4 of an inch from their collar, raised at the branch's base. The Dwarf Arctic Blue Leaf Willow is a low growing Willow suitable for low hedges. Sun Exposure: Likes Sun to Part Sun. Try a small hedge along walkways by the garage, or to cover electrical boxes and air conditioner units. Do you guarantee your plants? It is widely used along stream banks and lakes, to stabilize the shoreline and prevent erosion. Watch our videos on handling bare root plants, how your order is prepared for shipment and more. They are winter and summer. It has no significant pests or diseases, and it is easily clipped into a hedge or neat round forms, or left unclipped to blow in a charming way in the breezes. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front.
Every type of plant has a low temperature threshold. Pronunciation: SA-liks per-PU-ree-a. All orders over $99 ship free. It has thinner, more abundant twigs, and reaches a much smaller height of around 5 feet. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden. Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. Some arctic willows are weeping willows. Do not place other fertilizers in the planting hole. You'll love the soft, wispy texture, and the way Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow waves gracefully in a breeze. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
It makes a great companion plant next to mid-sized or taller ornamental grasses in landscapes and gardens. Growing only about 5 feet tall if untrimmed, it can also be used for low hedges, as little as a foot tall, and it is easily trimmed at any height for a more controlled look. The whole structure is a little over an inch long, and called a catkin, they typical flowering structure of willow trees. With full to part sun Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow, Salix purpurea will grow into a loosely rounded shrub with whispery foliage that bristles in the wind. See illustrations in our link below "Handling & Planting Guidelines" to help with this process.
Grows well in damp areas and around water. 5 Celsius, covers Hawaii (Honolulu), Southern Mexico, the Florida Keys, the northern most region of Australia, southernmost regions of China, northern regions of South America, coastal regions of Central America, and central interior and coastal areas of Africa. Use this special shrub if you are cursed with heavy clay soils or wet soils. Salix arctica has made many adaptations to the cold climate of the North American tundra. Shape: Upright, rounded. Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green deciduous foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The Salix arctica has adapted well in these frigid non-fertile conditions.
How and When to Plant Shrubs & Hedges. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. Mound soil to form water basin. How do you know if your plants need water? Most prefer full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil. For mass planting with limited or no trimming, space the plants about 3 feet apart. Orders are generally shipped within 1-3 business days. There's no fruit on the plant, only seeds. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. How are the heights measured? Enter your shipping zip code at the top of this page and be sure to check the shipping information on each product before you add it to your cart. Dappled Willow is a small, cold hardy shrub with unusual beauty. Once shipped, your order should arrive in 2-5 business days.
This plant will require periodic renewal pruning in spring and fall. This is a versatile plant, and it is so easy to care for. It has also adapted to the permafrost by growing a shallow root system. You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. Fast growing shrub, the Blue Arctic Willow matures in approximately 10 feet tall and as wide in spread.
Before purchasing plants to grow in your landscape or gardens, make sure it is one that will most likely survive the average low temperature in your zone. Heavily prune it down to a foot or so from the ground in late winter or early spring as the weather warms in your area. Common Name(s): Rock. To fertilize your arctic willow, use a generic garden fertilizer three or four times a year between April and July.
It is attractive and quite popular as a desirable hedge or specimen plant. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. There is also a limited food supply for herbivorous insects. Willow plants that have been damaged by summer hailstorms are prime candidates for willow blight. The wild tree grows between 9 and 18 feet tall, and just as wide, making it too large for most home gardens.
The Tundra is a delicate place where tire tracks can last for years. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. They'll bring winter interest and are hard pruned to 12 inches in spring. The leaves of the Salix arctica have also adapted to the cold weather by growing long fuzzy hairs. Where it Grows: Well-drained to saturated soils are most suitable for this species. 1 Celsius, and covers areas of southernmost California and south Florida, southern regions of China, northern and southern coastal regions of Australia, southernmost coastal regions of Europe, interior and coastal regions of South America, and central and northern coastal regions of Africa. The malleable branches are useful in vineyards for tying up grapevines and also for basket making. Plant it to fill a small corner in the garden, or mass-plant it to cover larger areas. Just like watching fish in an aquarium, watching your Dwarf Willows dance in the wind can be a very restful experience. Additional Categories. From compact greenery to colorful blooms. This shrub is compact, slender-branched and has silvery green leaves. Some varieties are exceptions due to heat and plant health reasons. To ½ shrub by removing large branches.
Use: - hedge, screen, wind break, specimen. A cleaner, neater appearance is the goal. Though specific directions vary for the plants you purchase, knowing your growing zone is an important first step. In general, removing dead, diseased or damaged branches is important to do year-round. Each plant type will be labeled separately for identification. Start by removing any dead branches, leaves or other foliage using a pruning saw or pruning shears depending on the size of the branches. In milder gardens too, there is often a need for simple yet attractive shrubs, to fill parts of the garden with low-maintenance planting that will add beauty and interest to every garden scene, everywhere.
Makes an attractive hedge.