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Salix melanostachys
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Salix melanostachys

Willow - Black Pussy

Spring male catkins are purple-black with red anthers, making a very showy combination. The twigs are also reddish-purple in winter, for added interest. Like other shrub willows, Black Pussy Willow benefits from being cut back hard in spring. It is also salt and wet site tolerant.


Height

8 Feet

Spread

5 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Bloom Time
Spring
Attributes
Wet Site Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Wet
Foliage Color
Green
Winter Interest
Twig Color