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Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso'
Mt. Aso Pussy Willow
- » Unique blooms
- » Beautiful cut catkins
- » Aggressive grower
- » Bloom in March-April
- Category:Tree
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:8-10 ft
- Spread:8-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
A true harbinger of spring , this selection produces big, soft fuzzy pink catkins in March and April that are perfect for cutting and drying! Easy to grow and fast growing. Unique looking spring catkins welcome spring to the garden. Easy to grow and aggressive. Branches with catkins are perfect for cutting or drying. Nice as a large specimen for a sizable area.
Attributes
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Fast Growing |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Wet Soil/Wetlands |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso'
This plant thrives in moist areas and full sun. Prune after blooming in mid-spring to control size, thin out older branches during winter to promote more bloom.