Salix x 'Winter Glory'
Giant Pussy Willow, Japanese Pussy Willow, Giant Grey Pussy Willow
- Main interest:
- large attractive red buds in winter, huge grey catkins
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Flower colour:
- grey turning yellow
- 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 (max.):
- height: 12 ft (3.6 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen, hedges, rain gardens, naturalizing
Formerly known as Salix chaenomeloides, the giant pussy willow (Salix x 'Winter Glory') is very likely a natural hybrid of Salix gracilistyla and Salix caprea. It has earned the moniker, "giant" because it produces some of the largest willow catkins: on mature stems the huge grey flowers commonly reach 2 to 3 inches long. Highly ornamental and praised in the cut flower industry, the giant pussy willow also provide very attractive brown-red stems with incredible, large, bright red buds in the winter. This willow is a must have to make the best winter arrangements and spring bouquets. Mix giant pussy willow with pink pussy willow cut stems for an even more dramatic effect!
$13.99 - $35.99
- Main interest:
- large attractive red buds in winter, huge grey catkins
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Flower colour:
- grey turning yellow
- 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 (max.):
- height: 12 ft (3.6 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen, hedges, rain gardens, naturalizing
Synonym(s): Salix chaenomeloides, Salix 'Winter Glory', Salix gracilistyla x caprea 'Winter Glory', Salix x leucopithecia 'Winter Glory'