Willow 'Pussy'

Common Name: American Pussy Willow

Scientific Name: Salix discolor

Zone: 4-8

Blossom Colour: Silvery-grey catkins with yellow stamens (male) or greenish (female)

Flowering Type: Dioecious (separate male and female plants)

Summer Colour: Green

Fall Colour: Yellow

Mature Height (ft): 6-15

Mature Spread (ft): 4-12

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree

Watering: Moderate to high; thrives in moist to wet soils

Fertilization: Minimal; benefits from organic matter in the soil, but does not typically require additional fertilization.