Overview
Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' is a bushy, pendulous weeping, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Salix, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and hedging and screens.
About
Salix miyabeana is a species of willow native to northern Japan. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 6–7 m.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salix
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Pendulous weeping, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf beetles, Sawflies, Willow scale
- Disease resistance
- Willow anthracnose, Scab, Canker, Honey fungus, Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'?
Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' need?
Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' hardy in the UK?
Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'?
Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Salix genus
- Salix chaenomeloidesakame-yanagi
- Salix miyabeana
- Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_
- Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f)