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Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
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$40.00
Pussy willow is a short-lived, fast growing, native tree, or large shrubby shrub with a rounded crown. In early spring the silky furry catkins open before the leaves appear to signal spring is on the way. Grows in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers full sun. Thrives in moist soils but tolerates somewhat drier soils better than most other willows. Intolerant of dry soils. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. Plants may be cut to the ground every 3-5 years to maintain a smaller shrub shape. This is a dioecious species (male and female catkins appearing on separate trees) that is most often seen as a large multi-stemmed shrub to 6-15’ tall but is less frequently found as a small tree to 30’ tall.
Found in nature in wet swamp soil, but will do great in good garden soil. Small white flowers in the spring; dark purple berries in the fall attract birds. Intense red autumn color. Best in full to half day sun. Best fruit production occurs in full sun.
Found along swamp edges or even in water. Produces pink flowers and scarlet-rose hips.
A shrub of the marsh or floodplain, this plant grows well in good garden soil but will tolerate clay soil. Leaves are an eye-catching glossy green but lack great fall color. White flowers bloom in July and August are rich in nectar and attract butterflies and other insects. Full sun only. Deer resistant.
A beautiful smaller plant that is slower growing with glossy green leaves. Does not tollerate drought. White Flowers.