Pussy Willow - Salix discolor
Pussy Willow
Pussy Willow
Common Name: 
Pussy Willow
Latin Name: 
Salix discolor
Current Height: 
3ft
Cost: 
$25 delivered
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 15ft, Spread - 8ft
Space Requirements: 
5 feet from fences, paved surfaces or buildings; 15 ft from existing trees
Form: 
upright, oval
Growth Rate: 
fast
Tolerates Standing Water: 
yes
Light Required: 
full sun
Fall Colour: 
not showy in fall
Flowers: 
small, fuzzy, silvery catkins in late winter
Fruit: 
small, slender ,dry capsules
Wildlife: 
host to a number of bird and butterfly species
Shrub Tips: 
fuzzy, slivery flowers are the first sign of spring