Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Salix purpurea 'Pendula'

Family:
Weeping Purple Osier Willow

Family:
Salicaceae

Description:
Each stem of a mature Purple Osier Willow is thin but contains many prominent, bullet-like floral buds that are parallel to the stem, and are evident upon close inspection in Winter. Although not shown, Weeping Purple Osier Willow is usually grafted onto a standard, to exhibit a weeping tree effect.

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