Salix discolor

Pussy Willow, Eastern Pussy Willow

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Deciduous shrub or small tree featuring fuzzy grey catkins in early spring. Grey-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Requires cold dormancy and high moisture.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pussy Willow, Eastern Pussy Willow
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Species Discolor
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Early spring, catkins appear before leaves
Leaf Color Grey-green to silver-grey
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, fertile loam; tolerates wet soils or standing water near banks

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Watering

High moisture requirement. Keep soil consistently moist throughout growing season

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best growth and catkin production; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to shape; hard prune every few years for rejuvenation

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Willow Borer

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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