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Summary

Purpleosier Willow (Salix purpurea)

About this tree: Fair wildlife value

Tolerates poorly drained soils; good shade tolerance; poor drought tolerance

Grows 10 to 20 feet tall

Hardiness zones 3 to 8

Cultivars: Streamco

Identification Tips:

Leaves: In pairs, not quite opposite; smooth tongue shaped; finely-toothed near the tip only; blue-green above and pale below; 2 to 4 inches long
Catkins: Small, arise in almost opposite pairs, and mature in early spring before the leaves come out

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