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    Salix discolor

    Also Known As

    • Salix 'Discolor'
    • American Pussy-willow
    • Pussy-willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Salix discolor plant details

    Salix discolor is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix discolor

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: catkins, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix discolor

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The branches of the Pussy Willow grow pearly gray catkins that can be cut for elegant dried arrangements.  Grows well in areas that are too moist for other trees.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Hardiest of all pussy willows. Silvery catkins appear before the leaves and contrast against the dark brown branches. Grows to a mature height of 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Salix discolor plant

    How to Grow Salix discolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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