Pussy Willow – Pink
Salix caprea 'Pink Pussy Willow'
Pink Pussy Willow is a unique ornamental shrub that brings some of the earliest seasonal color to Wisconsin landscapes. Before leaves emerge in spring, its branches become covered with soft pink fuzzy catkins that create a striking display and provide an early food source for pollinators. Its upright growth habit and attractive branching structure make it a beautiful addition to landscape beds, naturalized areas, rain gardens, and seasonal cut flower arrangements. This cold-hardy shrub offers exceptional spring interest and year-round landscape appeal.
Height (6–10 ft.) Reaches a mature height of approximately 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 8 feet. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil conditions. Produces distinctive pink catkins in early spring before foliage emerges. Excellent for specimen plantings, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and decorative cut branches.