Japanese Pink Pussy Willow
Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ (Japanese Pink Pussy Willow) is a bushy deciduous shrub boasting a profusion of fuzzy rosy-pink catkins, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). They gradually expand to 2 in. long (5 cm), as they mature, turning silvery gray before covering themselves in yellow pollen. Produced by male plants, they are on display in early spring before the foliage emerges. The lush foliage is handsome with bluish-gray leaves that are silky underneath. This mounded willow makes an ideal focal point in the winter garden, thanks to its arching habit and remarkable display of catkins. Developed by a cut-flower grower in Japan, its flowering branches are in high demand in early spring and look terrific when cut and added to the vase.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Salicaceae |
Genus | Salix |
Common names | Willow, Japanese Pussy |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Salicaceae |
Genus | Salix |
Common names | Willow, Japanese Pussy |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ (Japanese Pink Pussy Willow) do I need for my garden?
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Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ (Japanese Pink Pussy Willow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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