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Salix chaenomeloides 'Black Cat'
Pussy Willow
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
- Pink and silver catkins mature to black in the spring
- Large plant size, make it an excellent screen plant
- Excellent cut/dried flower
- Loves moist soil
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun. Thrives in moist/wet, acidic soil. Easy to maintain. Pruning and fertilizing annually after flowering is complete is recommended to promote new growth.
Height: 10-12 ft
Spread: 10-12 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: Black, Pink, Silver
Zone: 4-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Winter
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained