Unavailable
Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow
Salix nakamurana var. yezoalpina
Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow
Currently unavailable
Fuzzy catkins are the only typical willow trait visible on this species. Low growing with rounded heart-shaped fuzzy green leaves that make a great ground cover. Fall color can range from yellow to orange. Tolerates a wide range of soils from rocky to clay or acidic to alkaline. Also tolerates occasional standing water and drought. Prefers full sun but may also benefit from some afternoon shade in the hottest Utah sun. Native to Hokkaido, Japan.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow get?
About 6-12" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow need?
Moderate water use.
Will Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Yezo Dwarf Creeping Alpine Willow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
Find similar plants
GroundcoversShrubsPlants with Fall ColorPark Strip Plants (Flip the Strip)