Salix purpurea 'Irette'
Description: small shrub; 2-5 m (6-16')
in height; narrow leaves
Conditions: full sun to part shade; thrives
with regular deep watering; tolerates a wide variety of soil
types
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your
zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Uses: ornamental; basketry
There are two ways to grow this plant - pruned or left to
grow to its natural form. Read our page about
pruning willows to find out more about coppicing and the
resulting different plant form with an emphasis on colorful
stems for winter interest.
According to Christopher Newsholme in the book Willow:
The Genus Salix, Salix purpurea is bitter and unpalatable
to livestock and rabbits.
Sizes available: bundle of 10
cuttings
Canadian price
list ||
US price list
Comparison of willow
stems and leaves
Lists of various willow
uses
hardy field grown plants
