purple willow

How to Grow and Care for purple willow

purple willow · Salix purpurea
Also known as: bitter willow; purple osier; basket willow

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing purple willow

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

How to Water purple willow?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for purple willow?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for purple willow?

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What Soil Is Best for purple willow?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for purple willow?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize purple willow?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune purple willow?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate purple willow?

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant purple willow?

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How to Care for purple willow in Winter?

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How to Plant purple willow?

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

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How to Repot purple willow?

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How to Harvest purple willow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, scab, canker, honey fungus and rust

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale

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The Toxicity of purple willow

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Attributes of purple willow

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginEurope, C. Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Salix purpurea
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
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