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Blackcurrant vs Dwarf Arctic WillowRibes nigrum Salix purpurea Nana SOLD OUT SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2021) 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial. Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSDWARF ARCTIC WILLOW QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, Salix purpurea Gracilis
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |