Pussy Willow 10 Cuttings Unrooted Early Flowering (Salix japonica)

Pussy Willow (Salix japonica) is a deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree prized for its soft, showy catkins that appear in late winter to early spring. It is widely planted for seasonal interest and naturalized landscapes.

These fresh, unrooted cuttings are suitable for propagation.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

10 Cuttings
Unrooted cuttings

🌿 Plant Overview

Salix japonica is an early flowering willow known for producing prominent white to silvery catkins before or as leaves emerge. It has a fast-growing habit and can be maintained as a shrub, hedge, or small tree depending on pruning.

Willows are adaptable and commonly thrive in moist environments.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous shrub or small tree
• Large white to silvery catkins
• Early flowering (late winter to early spring)
• Fast-growing growth habit
• Suitable for hedges or specimen planting

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers moist, well-draining soil; tolerant of wet soils

💧 Water

Moderate to high water needs; thrives in consistently moist soil

Common Name: Pussy Willow
Scientific Name: Salix japonica
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub or Small Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: White to Silvery
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Moist, Well-draining
Water: Moderate to High
USDA Zone: 4–8