Salix purpurea 'Nana' - 20-30 CM C2

Description
The Purple osier 'Nana' (Salix purpurea) is a broad, spherical small shrub that produces inconspicuous flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Purple osier 'Nana' also has lanceolate, blue-green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix purpurea gracilis.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, tolerant of urban climates, shade tolerant, flood tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Purple osier 'Nana' are blue-green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Purple osier 'Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purple osier 'Nana' is a small shrub that grows broadly and spherically. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers of the Purple osier 'Nana' appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Salix purpurea 'Nana' are red.

Root
Salix purpurea 'Nana' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.