Salix discolor

Common Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow

Family: Salicaceae Willow


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2B - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, specimen
Height 13' to 25' / 4.00m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America