Willow, 2 gal, French Pink Pussy

Willow, 2 gal, French Pink PussyA fast growing upright flowering shrub or small tree grown for its silvery pink fuzzy catkins that appear early spring. Leaves are medium green above and grey below, turning yellow before dropping in the fall. An easy to grow, multi stemmed shrub that prefers full sun and medium to wet, well drained soils. Tolerates some standing water and urban pollution. Attributes Type: Deciduous Shrub Growth Habit: Rounded Mature Height: 4m (13ft.) Mature Spread:

A fast growing upright flowering shrub or small tree grown for its silvery pink fuzzy catkins that appear early spring. Leaves are medium green above and grey below, turning yellow before dropping in the fall. An easy to grow, multi-stemmed shrub that prefers full sun and medium-to-wet, well-drained soils. Tolerates some standing water and urban pollution.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 4m (13ft.)
Mature Spread: 3m (10ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Medium green with silver undersides.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary but can cut back heavily in spring to promote strong new growth and rejuvenate every few years. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Can tolerate most soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.