About
the Pussy Willow - Silver :
The Silver Pussy Willow, Salix
chaenomeloides, is a handsome shrub
with large red flower buds that
develop into silky pink catkins.
Reddish brown leaves mature to a
dark blue green. This easy-to-grow
willow has 2-1/2- to 3-inch-long
catkins that emerge in early spring
from dark red buds.
At first silvery gray, the
catkins take on a pink cast as they
age. Equally significant are the
rich mahogany-red stems, which add
interest to the garden in winter.
The plant prefers a sunny location
and moist, well-drained soil.
