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Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

French Pussy Willow

  • »  Early Spring Bloom!
  • »  Aggressive grower
  • »  Unique, large black colored catkins in March and April
  • »  Tolerant of wet areas
  • »  Perfect as a cut stem in spring

  • Hardiness Zone:4-8
  • Height:8-12 ft
  • Spread:8-12 ft
  • Category:Tree
  • Bloom Color: Brown Shades
Aggressively growing, this large shrub sports unique, large black colored catkins in March and April. Tolerates wet areas well. Unique black colored catkins are very attractive. Perfect for use as a spring cut stem. Fast growing plant should be placed in an area where is can spread
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Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Maintenance and Care
• Fast Growing
Flower Color
• Black
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Spring
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune for size control in late spring.