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Blue Arctic Willow, Purpleosier, Purple Osier, Purple Willow 'Eugene'

Salixpurpurea

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Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Salix (SAL-iks)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Silver/Gray
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
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Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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