Salix, French Pussy Willow, Goat Willow, Kilmarnock Willow, Weeping Pussywillow 'Pendula'

Salixcaprea

Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Salix (SAL-iks)
Species
caprea (KAP-ree-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Poway, California

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

La Vista, Nebraska

Exeter, New Hampshire

Voorhees, New Jersey

Shoreham, New York

Salt Lake City, Utah

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
4
neutrals
1
negative
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D
Monroe, NC | June 2015 | neutral

I fell in love with this plant around Mothers Day. It was full of soft fuzzy catkins. After they fell off new branch shoots appeared. It...Read More

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Exeter, NH | March 2009 | neutral

Bought a 18" high plant with lots of lovely catkins at Boston Flower Show 3 years ago. Planted outside in sun/light shade. It grows leave...Read More

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Sioux City, IA | June 2004 | negative

When I saw this plant this spring I fell in love with it. It was already 5 foot tall when I purchased it - the catkins weren't open yet....Read More

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Fort Atkinson, WI (Zone 5a) | June 2004 | neutral

I just baught one this spring and the top died on it. Can I use one on of the suckers on the bottom to try and get it to grow up like th...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

A beautiful accent plant which doesn't require much room.

This plant is welcomed in the very early spring, putting on a sh...Read More

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