Acute Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix purpurea Nana

Salix acutifolia

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Dwarf Arctic Willow
Acute Willow

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.

Acute Willow is a very fast growing small tree that can reach growth rates of up to 6 feet per year. It's a great choice for developing a quick, hardy shelterbelt, windbreak, or privacy screen.

Acute Willow will grow multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single stem for a smaller footprint. It prefers moist areas and requires almost no maintenance.

Willows are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow