Black Pussy Willow
Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'
$55.00
This interesting variety will often bloom before the snow melts; no other willow compares to the display of orange anthers against the jet black catkins; slow growing and easily controlled by selective pruning, this variety is suitable for smaller areas
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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
Black Pussy Willow is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Black Pussy Willow will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground
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 15'Hx10'W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are black
Flowers from late winter to early spring
Fall color yellow
Zone 4a
Tolerates wet ground.
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