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Stems of black catkins of Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’ mixed with grey catkins.
Stems of black catkins.
Stems of black pussy willow covered in dark green leaves with raindrops on them.
Stems of black catkins of Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’ mixed with grey catkins.
Stems of black catkins.
Stems of black pussy willow covered in dark green leaves with raindrops on them.

Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’

Black Pussy Willow

$16.99 - $43.99 $15.29 - $39.59

Main interest:
very attractive black catkins, cut flowers, colourful winter stems and buds for winter interest
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:
moist soil
Flower colour:
red catkins turning black
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
March to April
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:
height: 15 ft (4.5 m) width: 10 ft (3 m)
Use:
specimen, hedges, rain gardens, naturalizing

The Black Pussy Willow has rich black winter stems that host a profusion of showy velvety black catkins that bloom in early spring. Opening in early spring they have orange-red anthers that later turn yellow as they mature. Growing more up to 15 feet tall this bushy shrub has ovate, dark green leaves that are silvery green on the underside. Grow the Black Pussy Willow in your garden and make the nicest spring bouquets!

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Main interest:
very attractive black catkins, cut flowers, colourful winter stems and buds for winter interest
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:
moist soil
Flower colour:
red catkins turning black
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
March to April
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:
height: 15 ft (4.5 m) width: 10 ft (3 m)
Use:
specimen, hedges, rain gardens, naturalizing

The Black Pussy Willow has rich black winter stems that host a profusion of showy velvety black catkins that bloom in early spring. Opening in early spring they have orange-red anthers that later turn yellow as they mature. Growing more up to 15 feet tall this bushy shrub has ovate, dark green leaves that are silvery green on the underside. Grow the Black Pussy Willow in your garden and make the nicest spring bouquets!

Synonym(s): Salix melanostachys, Salix gracilistyla var. melanostachys, Salix thunbergiana subsp. melanostachys, Salix 'Kurome'

SKU: 81596ebd66b6    Category: All Plants (A to Z), Shrubs & Trees, All Shrubs & Trees (A to Z), Early-blooming Shrubs, Fast Growing Shrubs, Hedge Shrubs, Partial Shade Shrubs, Tall Shrubs and Trees (> 15 ft), Willows, Pussy Willows, Willows for Winter Arrangements, Winter Interest Shrubs, Conifers and Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Hardy zone 4a Shrubs, Hardy zone 5a Shrubs, Hardy zone 6a Shrubs

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