Salix daphnoides
Violet Willow, Willow
The Violet Willow is an excellent choice for coppicing to show off its sensational purple-violet shoots overlaid with a white bloom.
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Salix daphnoides
Height: 10-12cm
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Salix daphnoides
Height: 12-14cm
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14-16cm
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
Native to Northern Europe Central Asia and the Himalayas this lovely tree was introduced into the UK in the late 1820s and won the Award of Merit in 1957.
The Violet Willow is an excellent choice for coppicing to show off its sensational purple-violet shoots overlaid with a white bloom.
Catkins are an attractive feature in spring.
This is a medium fast growing tree with a rounded habit that thrives on most soils including wet ones.
The male clone ‘Aglaia’ is often grown by nurseries for ease of propagation but its properties are the same.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 3-5m
Specifications
Common names
Violet Willow, Willow
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Moist Soil, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Bark, Foliage, Catkins, Good for bees
Growth rate
Fast growing
Tree uses
Damp Sites, Garden, Parkland
Seasons of interest
Winter Interest