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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!

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$13.99 - $35.99

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Ships ON, QC, NB, PE, NS
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'