Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
Dwarf Purple Willow

• This mid-sized shrub is native to Europe and Asia.

• Grows best in full sun and moist to wet soil. It can struggle in hot summer weather.

• Produces small purple catkins in early spring.

• Young stems are purplish in color and mature to gray.

• Although it is not native, it can host the Viceroy caterpillar. However, it has been reported as invasive in several states and should be avoided. Choose a native willow instead.

• Deer resistant.