Salix purpurea 'Nana' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix purpurea gracilis.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * tolerant to pruning * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant, flood-tolerant

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Purple osier 'Nana' is broad and spherical in structure. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Salix purpurea 'Nana' are red.

Root
Salix purpurea 'Nana' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.