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Crimson Willow

Shrub type: Coniferous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This short shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for around 10 years. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has numerous branched, slanted stems covered in paper-thin, cracked, yellow bark, and the wood inside is light brown.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright with thousands of twigs that and are covered with small amounts of small, long, tapering, leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are found in subtle purple, red and magenta varieties, robust and smooth.

In mid-summer it produces copious amounts of medium-sized, azure flowers with cylindrical shaped petals. They detach easily and have a weak scent that smells like blood.

It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It is suitable for making paper
It can flourish even in standing water.