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Salix caprea

Pussywillow

Salix caprea

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  • Early to bloom
  • Good for cutting
  • Adaptable
Description

French pussywillow is a favorite for homeowners and cut flower growers alike. Silver-pink catkins are beautiful fresh or dried. Cut back yearly to produce long shoots.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
12 - 15'
Width
10 - 12'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Thrives in moist, slightly acidic soils, but is, overall, adaptable.

Pruning

For optimal flower production, cut hard after bloom.

Uses

Mixed borders; cutting; wildlife gardens; rain gardens.

Growing Tips

The fuzzy catkins are the only real reason to grow this plant, and it is best to prune regularly to encourage juvenile growth, which is the most prolific blooming.

Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Salix, Common name: Pussywillow, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green foliage

Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Salix, Common name: Pussywillow, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green foliage