Pussy Willow

Salix discolor

Fast-growing many-stemmed shrub or small tree with shiny green leaves and silky, furry catkins that appear in late winter and early spring, ranging from white, to green, to brown.

BLOOM TIME
  • April
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
  • pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT

12-20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

Over 200

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines