Salix discolor - Pussy willow

White catkins herald the spring. Male pussy willows are a harbinger of spring, producing ornamental grey catkins on stems in the early spring before other plants begin to bloom. Pussy willows can be grown in average to wet soil.

Pussy willow is a biodiversity all-star, supporting the caterpillars of a wide variety of butterflies.

Height: 6-10 ft

Sun: Sun to part shade

Water: Medium to wet

Bloom color: White

Bloom time: March, April