Violet willow (Salix daphnoides)

Violet willow (Salix daphnoides) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: violet willow or European violet willow.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: violet willow, European violet willow
Scientific name: Salix daphnoides
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Violet willow (Salix daphnoides) – Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Violet willow (Salix daphnoides) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons