Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
$45.00
Our own native pussy willow, featuring soft, fuzzy catkins in late winter, one of the first plants to bloom in northern climates, heralding the arrival of spring; upright and spreading habit, forms a small multi-stemmed tree; quite versatile and hardy
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Pussy Willow is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Pussy Willow will grow to be about 18 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground
and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America., preferring to grow in average to wet conditions, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level average to wet
Mature Size 18'Hx20'W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are tan
Flowers from late winter to early spring
Zone 2a
Tolerates wet ground.
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