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Salix purpurea 'Blue Moon'
Common name: Blue 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: 150–200 cm
Spread: 150–200 cm
Colours: Powdery blue-green foliage; red-purple stems
Bloom time: Spring (inconspicuous catkins)
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: Moderate
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Blue Moon is admired for its dense, rounded habit and distinct blue foliage, making it ideal for windbreaks, privacy hedges, or moisture-tolerant landscapes. Regular pruning enhances its form and encourages vivid new growth.
Salix purpurea 'Blue Moon'
Common name: Blue 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: 150–200 cm
Spread: 150–200 cm
Colours: Powdery blue-green foliage; red-purple stems
Bloom time: Spring (inconspicuous catkins)
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: Moderate
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Blue Moon is admired for its dense, rounded habit and distinct blue foliage, making it ideal for windbreaks, privacy hedges, or moisture-tolerant landscapes. Regular pruning enhances its form and encourages vivid new growth.