Name: Pussy Willow

Botanical Name: Salix discolor

Soil: Moist to wet

Zone: 4-8

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Time and Color: Silver-gray blooms in mid spring to early summer.

Description: This is a relatively small willow and often is found growing as a shrub. Grows 10-15 feet. Silky gray flowers in spring before leaves emerge.

Care: Can be severely pruned after flowering.