Pussy Willow
Salix caprea
$18.00
The Pussy Willow (Salix caprea) is a small, deciduous tree or shrub native to Europe and Asia. Their fuzzy, silvery catkins are a delightful sight in the late winter and early spring, adding texture and softness to the otherwise barren landscape. They’re a welcome sign of the changing season. Pussy willows are one of the earliest blooming plants, offering vital pollen and nectar to emerging pollinators like bees and butterflies when food sources are scarce.
They thrive in a range of soil types but prefer consistently moist conditions. This makes them perfect for areas prone to wetness, like the edges of ponds or streams. They tolerate full sun to partial shade. Pussy willows are relatively easy to care for. They need occasional pruning to maintain their size and shape but are otherwise quite resistant to pests and diseases. Pussy willows have robust root systems that help stabilize soil, making them a useful choice for slopes or areas prone to erosion.
| Scientific Name: | Salix caprea |
| Zones: | 4-8 |
| Lighting: | full sun to part shade |
| Moisture: | medium to wet |
| pH: | 6.5-7.5 |
| Growth Rate: | fast, more than 24" per year |
| Mature Height: | 6-15' |
| Mature Width: | 4-12' |
| Spacing: | 5-10' |
| Native: | CO, CT, DE, IA, IN, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY |
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