Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (standard)

Also Known As

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Salix caprea 'Pendula'
Salix caprea var. pendula
Kilmarnock Goat Willow
Kilmarnock Pussy Willow
Kilmarnock Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (standard) plant details

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (standard) is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (standard)

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (standard)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small umbrella-shaped tree with its stiffly pendulous branches, so perfect for a small Japanese-style garden, was first found on the banks of the River Ayr in Scotland; loaded with silvery catkins in spring. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Weeping Pussy Willow is one of our favorite weeping plants because of its fast growth, tight form, and attractive catkin flowers in early spring. The branches always try to grow downward and trees left on their own will spread along the ground, reaching only a foot or two in height. However, if a branch is staked upright it will form a head five or six feet tall with dozens of long branches trailing from the top of the tree. Although these trees are most commonly seen with a straight trunk, we have found that these look a lot better with a few crooks in the trunk to provide extra character in the winter. If you are growing this tree in an area with frequent heavy snows in the winter you should consider tying the top of the tree to a sturdy stake to prevent snow damage.

These are shipped with the lower branches removed and the leader staked upright, remove any side branches that try to grow from below the top crown of the tree throughout the summer. Read this care article about training weeping trees for good form.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Weeping Pussy Willow - Stiffly pendulous branches are advantageous for displaying the fuzzy catkins. Small narrow weeping tree, rarely reaching even 10' tall. Awards: Award of Merit and Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society

By: Fantastic Plants

A stunning Weeping form of Goat/French Pussy Willow. Doesn't require wet soil once established. Has an abundance of catkins producing lots of pollen and nectar. This is truly a specimen tree for any yard. Compact habit can fit in almost anywhere but place it where the neighbors can drool and lust for it because it's very hard to find in the trade! :-)