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

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
0	Salix melanostachys #3 18-24" (black catkins)	Budded, catkins	50	mid June
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Branches
•	Dried Flower
•	Winter Containers

Winter Interest

•	Twig Color

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

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Spring

Exposure

•

Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Similar Plants to Salix melanostachys

Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso'
Japanese Pussy Willow