daphnoides ‘Oxford Violet’

An English selection of the Violet Willow that is more compact than other selections of this species. There is some confusion about the sex of ‘Oxford Violet’ as I have seen both male and female plants labelled under this name. Ours is a lady! Young twigs are a delightful pale violet and turn turquoise with a white bloom in the second year. Does not need to be pruned back as frequently as other selections. Leaves are glossy green and white underneath at first.