Willow, 2 gal, Blue Fox

Description

Small upright globe shaped shrub with attractive fine textured blue-gray foliage. Great as a foundation or border plant. A unique specimen for any landscape. Can tolerate moist sites. A dwarf selection from the native species of the Rocky Mountain range.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Growth Habit: Rounded

Mature Height: 1 – 1.25m (3 – 4ft.)

Mature Spread: 1 – 1.25m (3 – 4ft.)

Zone: 3

Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Blue-grey

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary but can cut back heavily in spring to promote strong new growth and rejuvenate every few years. Prune broken or damaged limbs.

Light: Full sun

Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.

Soil: Can tolerate most soils.

Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.