Salix purpurea
Also known as basket willow, this is a favorite amongst weavers. Although non-native, it has been historically used for erosion control along rivers and streams and is now considered to be naturalized. This shrubby willow has slender, purple-like twigs and will spread into thickets once established. Its dense, shrubby growth can provide shelter for birds and small mammals. Larval host for the Mourning Cloak and Viceroy.
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Moist, well-drained soil. Can thrive in flooded, poor, sandy soil. Full sun.
Growth: 5 ft wide, 5 ft tall at maturity.
Our Streamco Willow is popular among weavers, and it also works very well in erosion control, as shelter for animals, and as a larval host.
Our Streamco Willow is popular among weavers, and it also works very well in erosion control, as shelter for animals, and as a larval host.
Salix purpurea
Also known as basket willow, this is a favorite amongst weavers. Although non-native, it has been historically used for erosion control along rivers and streams and is now considered to be naturalized. This shrubby willow has slender, purple-like twigs and will spread into thickets once established. Its dense, shrubby growth can provide shelter for birds and small mammals. Larval host for the Mourning Cloak and Viceroy.
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Moist, well-drained soil. Can thrive in flooded, poor, sandy soil. Full sun.
Growth: 5 ft wide, 5 ft tall at maturity.
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Spring bare-roots will be available for pickup or shipping the end of March or early April. We’ll get in touch to schedule pickups in advance. If you’re order is being shipped, we’ll let you know before they ship (shipments are 2-day UPS).
Bare-root plants and biochar can be picked up or shipped (selected at checkout). Tree tubes and weed mats are available only for pickup.
