SALIX MELANOSTACHYS - BLACK PUSSY WILLOW-WillowPlant Type Tree Hardiness ZONE 4 8 Mature Size Height 8 12 Ft Width 8 12 Ft Flower Color Brown Shades Description Aggressively growing, this large shrub sports unique, large black colored catkins in March and April. Tolerates wet areas well. Unique black colored catkins are very attractive. Perfect for use as a spring cut stem. Fast growing plant should be placed in an area where is can spread Attributes Early Spring Bloom! Aggressive grower Unique,

spreading and holding the soil in spots where it seems as if you can't get anything to grow

It prefers moist

Great for borders or large foundations

Plant it in groups to take advantage of a concentrated flower show and the great texture of its foliage en masse

Mature Size-Height- 30 - 40 Ft Width- 15 -25 Ft

Beautiful bright red

compact form makes it perfect for container growing and its easy-care nature and tolerance of dry soils make it a dream to grow

it's resistant to the common fungal diseases and it has a nice upright and bushy habit

Flower Color - Inconspicuous

Superb disease resistance

A great specimen that needs room to deliver the most impact in the landscape

Bounty is a great home-orchard choice that produces large