Giant Pussy Willow

Salix chaenomeloides Salicaceae

Growth habit

Shrub - Clonal

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

China, Japan, Korea

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery

Description

A relativley new shrub to commerce; vigorous grower reaching 20' in height; dark red flower buds open in late winter to 3" long silvery-white catkins with pink stamens.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

flowering season