Dwarf Arctic Willow is a compact, fine-textured deciduous shrub prized for its graceful blue-green foliage, dense rounded habit, and exceptional adaptability. This hardy willow forms a naturally tidy mound, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mass plantings, rain gardens, low hedges, and erosion control.
A compact selection of purple willow, Dwarf Arctic Willow thrives in moist soils but also adapts well to average garden conditions once established. It tolerates wind, road salt, cold winters, and periodic wet soils, making it one of the toughest landscape shrubs for New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Key Features
Compact, dense rounded habit
Fine blue-green foliage
Excellent for low hedges and mass plantings
Tolerates wet soils and rain gardens
Fast growing and easy to maintain
Cold hardy and adaptable
Specs
Mature Height: 3–5 ft
Mature Width: 4–6 ft
Sun: Full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Zone: 3a; 3b; 4a; 4b; 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a
Form: Dense, rounded
Spacing Guidance
4–5 ft on center
Plant 3–4 ft from structures
Excellent for:
Low privacy screens
Rain gardens
Mass plantings
Foundation beds
Erosion control
Commercial landscapes
CLEARANCE
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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