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True Root Nursery

Potted Pussy Willow

Potted Pussy Willow

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Salix sp

History: Pussy willows are native to North America, Europe, and Asia and are culturally significant in all three continents. They are a New Years decoration in China and Iran and have been used in various sects of Christianity for purposes such as replacing palm fronds as a decoration for Palm Sunday in Europe and America where palms do not grow. 

Why We Grow It: A fluffy signifier of spring, these cute willows are also a great early pollen source for bees and have medicinal uses. 

Photo by Huckleberry Hives.

Fruit Specs

Recommended Use: Ornamental, attracting pollinators

Fruit Size: n/a

Storage: Cut branches last a long time

Harvest: N/A

Growing Specs

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4

Soil Preference: Prefers loam, adaptable to different soil types

Flowering Time: Spring - Early

Bloom Colour: Whiteish

Pollination Requirements: n/a

Sun/Shade Requirements:

Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habits:

Get 4-8m tall, flowers March to April

Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):

Thorns:

Pickup

Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.

You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).

Size at Purchase

The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):

  • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
  • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
  • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
  • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall

Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!

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