Willow, PussySalix caprea
The pussy willow has long been admired for its strong, spreading, upright stems, colorful autumn leaves, and the purplish-brown catkins that appear in March.
Zones 4 - 8
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Pussy Willow can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Pussy Willow can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Ornamental Tree
Type of tree:
The Pussy Willow falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
The Pussy Willow falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
15' - 25' High
Mature Height:
The Pussy Willow grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.
The Pussy Willow grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.
12' - 25' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Pussy Willow has a spread of about 12' - 25' at full maturity.
The Pussy Willow has a spread of about 12' - 25' at full maturity.
Fast Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This willow does well in full sun, partial shade.
This willow does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Pussy Willow grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, well drained soils.
The Pussy Willow grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, well drained soils.
Oval Shape
Shape:
This willow has oval shape.
This willow has oval shape.
More Info
The Pussy Willow can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
The pussy willow has long been admired for its strong, spreading, upright stems, colorful autumn leaves, and the purplish-brown catkins
that appear in March.