Salix purpurea ‘Streamco’

purpurea = purple

Streamco Willow

‘Streamco’ is a male clone selected by the USDA in Big Flats, NY from a naturalized stand of Salix purpurea. It was chosen for the purpose of protecting and renovating streambanks. It is a densely stemmed bush that does not sucker but will self-layer. It will grow 10-12ft tall if left unpruned. The fine stems are purple at first and mature to gray; the leaves are bluish green and silver-gray underneath. Hardy to Zone 3.

USES: Unbeatable to the purpose for which it was developed, but also has been found to be useful as a living snow fence if planted densely. Deer won't eat it and like many of the S. purpurea selections it can also be made into wattles for fences or erosion prevention. The thin whips can also be used like string to tie up woody vines.

For more information on 'Streamco' click this link:

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_PLANTMATERIALS/publications/nypmcrb12328.pdf