Black Pussy Willow Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' - 16–20 in Live Plant in Half Gallon Pot

About This Plant

Deciduous ornamental shrub with dark catkins that emerge in late winter and early spring. Features green foliage and an upright multi-stem habit. Mature plants reach 6–10 feet tall with a 4–8 feet spread. Ideal as a specimen, border, or landscape accent for year-round interest.

What You Will Receive

1 healthy, well-rooted Black Pussy Willow plant in a half gallon nursery container, approximately 16–20 inches tall. Ready for transplanting into gardens, borders, or landscape beds. Carefully packaged for safe delivery. Free shipping included.

• Common Name: Black Pussy Willow
• Scientific Name: Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
• Form: Live plant
• Quantity: 1 plant
• Container Size: Half Gallon
• Plant Height at Shipping: 16–20 inches
• Catkin Color: Black to deep purple

• Foliage Color: Green
• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–8
• Maturity Height: 6–10 feet
• Maturity Spread: 4–8 feet
• Growth Habit: Upright multi-stem shrub
• Season Interest: Late Winter, Spring
• Garden Use: Specimen planting, borders, landscape accent

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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