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Willow, Purple (Salix purpurea) shrub in a 9 inch pot, Organic
$21.00
Family: Willow (Salicaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 10
(Purple Willow, Purple Osier) Dwarf willow tree to 9 feet native to Europe and Western Asia, has purple-hued leaves and among all willow species does contain the highest concentrations of salicylic acid in its bark. Plant prefers part shade to full sun and moist roots, is tolerant of many soil types, including clay, gravel, slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils. These can be trained to hanging baskets or planted on the permaculture landscape. They are a nice streamside willow that stays small. Plant at least 5 feet apart.
Potted shrub in a 9 inch deep pot, certified organically grown
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Emily –
Will this be available for pre-order soon? Thank you
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Richo Cech –
hi emily, i don’t know, i’m going to look into it and get back to you. richo
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Kalili –
Can the Purple Willow also be used to making a rooting hormone as the Weeping and other Willows can?
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Richo Cech –
hi kalili, yes, these are all vigorous growers that will have auxin-rich leading tips. another option is to use kelp products although usda has removed them from organic approval if that makes a difference for you. rihco
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scheibelhut.terry (verified owner) –
WOW ! I just received this beautiful dwarf Willow and I just planted her. She is super healthy, That is why I only buy my plants and seeds from your company. This dwarf was packed so perfect and shipping was right on time.Hard to believe that a plant from Oregon to South bend, IN. could arrive as if it was picked the same day. Simply amazing ! You should ssee my comfrey, mullein ( I have already divided them and have planted your seeds. Oh, and the bush beans were beautiful last year and were still producing into late October of 2022. They were delicious and we were never out of these bush beans. I cannot wait to see my 4 O’ Clocks grow this year. I mixed the colored ones with the white ones. I am so proud to be a owner of your beautiful plants and seeds. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I live in the city now, but my yard looks like an oasis in the country. I am so grateful to have found Strictly Medicinal ! Thank you Richo and family. Bless you all.
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Richo Cech –
hello terry, very nice of you to write. the plants really speak for themselves and it makes me feel great to know that you are taking good care of them. richo
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Paul –
This little willow copes just fine with the heat. I grow it with no problem here in the Mojave desert, it grows from early spring all through the summer and into early fall. I keep mine in a huge plastic laundry tub with holes drilled in the bottom, under the dappled light of a mulberry tree and keep the soil constantly wet. The biggest problem is summer grasshoppers devouring the leaves (they love them even more than they do our local native Salix exigua) but it always recovers just fine.
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theconalls (verified owner) –
I just wanted to check and see if purple willow is deciduous. I thought most were, but I wanted to clarify
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Richo Cech –
hello theconalls, thanks for staying in touch. all true willows (Salix species) are deciduous. richo
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Sandra –
Hello Richo! Does this plant grow into a tree? I’m not looking for a shrub…I want a Willow Tree that’s not a Weeping Willow.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Sandra, Thanks for writing. If you click on the image it gives you the monograph that provides additional information, e.g. (Purple Willow, Purple Osier) Dwarf willow tree to 9 feet. They are really bushy, not so much like a tree. Richo
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Ian –
Are there going to be any purple willows available soon? Perhaps within the next couple weeks or before the end of the season?
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Richo Cech –
We always have purple willows in production.
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fawnnoelle (verified owner) –
We are planting our Willow in a grow bag and want to plant some medicinal herbs, fruit and/or vegetables with Willow. What are good companion plants with the Purple Willow?
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Richo Cech –
hi fawn, you could go with carrots, spilanthes, or anything else that won’t overpower the willow as it sizes up. r
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Beth –
Hi! I’m looking for “basket willow” – is this a variety that can be used for making baskets? Or are there better varieties for that? Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
hi beth, thanks for your inquiry. there are several species used as “basket willows,” this purple willow is one of them. richo
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jean godwin –
is this also known as ‘pussy willow’ – i ask because the fuzzy gray ‘feet’ are also called ‘catkins’
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Richo Cech –
hi jean, thanks for contacting. pussy willow is Salix discolor, this one is a different species–purpurea. catkins are dangling, downy spikes, sexual organs, they can be found on any number of different kinds of trees. r
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fawnnoelle (verified owner) –
Richo, Thank you so much for our gift with our Purple Willow. Both arrived in great shape & are doing great. Thank You, Noelle
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William –
Hello. Are these coming back in stock for 2022 or all sold out for the year?
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Richo Cech –
hi william, we’re re-inventorying on the 15th of this month and this should pop back into stock at that time. please hit waitlist. r
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Kim Zacharko –
I have ordered seeds, books, and this tree. Strictly Medicinal is a phenomenal company, so happy I found them! Hey Richo – I have a question about the tree; how far away from the house do you recommend planting? I have had it in a sunny window since it was delivered in December.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Kim,
Thanks for staying in touch. The purple willow will want to be planted outdoors this spring. This is one of the smaller willows and i don’t think the roots will cause any problem to the house. it does make sense to keep plantings a reasonable distance back from the house so you can get in to work on the house, or on the tree, for that matter. maybe 10 feet, i dunno. r
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Frank Gagne –
My sapling arrived well secured in its package and completely healthy. This is such a great company to do business with.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Frank,
Thank you for your long patronage. The purple willows are indeed solid. We try our best.
Richo
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Casey –
Are the purple willows rooted or just a cutting stick in soil?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Casey,
Goodness me, ye of little faith! We do strive to get folks well-established plants and the purple willows would be a good example.
Richo
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Kaila –
I would like to have a purple willow but am short on space. how do you go about training to it to a hanging basket?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Kaila,
The willow needs to be planted in real potting soil or dirt, not just shavings or coir. Primary shoots that go straight up may be pruned back to encourage secondary shoots that drape. r
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Frank Gagne –
Richo,
As I live in Zone 5b, I know this little tree will do fine here. I also have the right soils and amounts of ground water. I do plan on ordering one at the beginning of March or mid-March. And I plan on letting it grow to its full size (no trimming/pruning). My questions are: Does this little tree produce flowers? And does it produce seeds?
Thanks.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Frank, Willows make flowers and they are the catkins that you might be familiar with–male and female ones. They do make seeds but frankly I’ve never had one volunteer for me. We propagate them by rooting cuttings in water. Richo
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Julie (verified owner) –
Can this willow be used for basket weaving?
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Richo Cech –
definitely
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Lynn –
Can this plant be used for pain in teas or is it just the tree that is used for this ? Thank you
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Admin Richo Cech –
The purple will has the highest concentration of salicylates among all willow species. r
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