A vigorous selection of purpurea originating from SUNY Syracuse in their search for biofuels. This originally wasn’t meant for public use, but legends say someone was seen fleeing their nursery with armfuls of cuttings! This, along with all purpurea, are deer resistant, and offer long, straight rods for weaving projects of all kinds. Ours produce multiple 8′ rods annually.
Willow AT A GLANCE
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-13
Blooming Period
Mid Spring
Sex
Male
Potential Height
20 ft
Uses
Primarily weaving