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Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue'
Common name: Arctic Willow
Hardiness zone: 3
Type: Deciduous shrub
Native: No
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic to moist
Soil pH level: pH 5.5–7.5
Height: 120–150 cm
Spread: 120–150 cm
Colours: Silvery-blue narrow leaves; red stems in winter
Bloom time: Spring (catkins, not showy)
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: Moderate
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Canyon Blue is valued for its fine texture, striking blue foliage, and compact, rounded shape, making it great for hedges, borders, or erosion control in cold climates.
Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue'
Common name: Arctic Willow
Hardiness zone: 3
Type: Deciduous shrub
Native: No
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic to moist
Soil pH level: pH 5.5–7.5
Height: 120–150 cm
Spread: 120–150 cm
Colours: Silvery-blue narrow leaves; red stems in winter
Bloom time: Spring (catkins, not showy)
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: Moderate
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Canyon Blue is valued for its fine texture, striking blue foliage, and compact, rounded shape, making it great for hedges, borders, or erosion control in cold climates.