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.
