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Willow, Pussy

Salix discolor

Priced by size: $22.99 – $149.99

Size (HxW): 15’ x 12’

Growth Habit: Spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2a

 

 

  • Produces silky white catkins in early-mid April
  • Oblong, glossy green foliage turns pale yellow in fall
  • Produces no seeds (fluff)
  • Prefers moist planting site
  • Native to Manitoba
  • Available in treeform or shrub
  • No currently known disease/pest concerns
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Row spacing: 5-6’ apart
  • Root space: plant at least 12’ from buildings/foundations
  • Shallow roots may break surface with soil erosion (tripping/mowing hazard)

  • Flowers

    Cut Flowers

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • Part sun

    Tolerates Part Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • moisture

    Moisture Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

- Prune immediately after catkins fade; early spring - Prefers excess moisture; does not tolerate drought well - Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils

Description

Size (HxW): 15’ x 12’

Growth Habit: Spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2a

 

 

  • Produces silky white catkins in early-mid April
  • Oblong, glossy green foliage turns pale yellow in fall
  • Produces no seeds (fluff)
  • Prefers moist planting site
  • Native to Manitoba
  • Available in treeform or shrub
  • No currently known disease/pest concerns
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Row spacing: 5-6’ apart
  • Root space: plant at least 12’ from buildings/foundations
  • Shallow roots may break surface with soil erosion (tripping/mowing hazard)

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm