Japanese Pink Pussy Willow

A stunning, compact new cultivar suitable for the smallest garden, Salix gracilistyla Mount Aso is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with an upright, bushy habit. In late winter and early spring charming, fuzzy pink catkins or pussies appear on the naked stems, a wonderful feature in the winter garden and lovely for cutting and arranging. The leaves are green with a silvery underside, making a shimmering background for summer flowers. Japanese pink pussy willow is easy to grow, needing minimal pruning.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil, preferably humus-rich
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Winter, spring
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: to 5 (1.5m) Spread: to 5 (1.5m)