Salix chaenomeloides

Willow - Japanese Pussy

The large red flower buds of Japanese Pussy Willow open in early spring with long showy pink and silver fuzzy male catkins. Should be cut back hard every spring for best flower production. Salt and wet site tolerant.

Height

15 Feet

Spread

8 Feet

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
54	Salix chaenomeloides #3 30-36"+ (silver catkins)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Branches
•	Dried Flower
•	Winter Containers

Winter Interest

•

Flower

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•

Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso'
Japanese Pussy Willow