‘Nana’, sometimes commonly called dwarf purple osier, is a small compact cultivar with purplish stems. It typically matures to 3-5’ tall. Leaves are typically narrower than those found on the straight species. It is often best grown as a clipped shrub to 3’ tall. ‘Nana’ from Latin means dwarf in reference to the small size of this cultivar.
- Type: Deciduous shrub
- Zone: 4 to 8
- Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
- Spread: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
- Bloom Time: April to May
- Bloom Description: Grayish-white
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Medium to wet
- Maintenance: Medium
- Suggested Use: Hedge, Rain Garden
- Flower: Showy
- Attracts: Butterflies
- Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil, Black Walnut