Pussy Willow | Salix discolor Size:3 Gal well-drained soils in part shade

well-drained soils in part shade to full shade

precise cuts

Mature Height: Varies

boxelder bugs

marsh edges and river bottoms

Pussy Willow | Salix discolor Size:3 Gal well-drained soils in part shadeIn early spring the silky catkins of Pussy Willow open well ahead of other flowering plants. The catkins bloom conspicuously on bare stems, before the leaves appear, and offer a critical source of pollen for native bees that emerge early in the season. The trunks of Pussy Willow are typically clustered with a strong upright form that provides good cover and nesting sites for a variety of birds. This clonal plant spreads by rhizome and can form dense