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Polar Willow

Salixpolaris

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Family

Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salix (SAL-iks)

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Species

polaris (po-LAR-iss)

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Synonym

Salix polaris subsp. pseudopolaris

Salix polaris subsp. glabrata

Salix polaris var. selwynensis

Salix pseudopolaris

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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neutral

negative

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