Black Pussy Willow – Dark Purple Catkins on Graceful Branches (Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys')

Some plants are adorable because they come bursting with all color and bravado when they bloom. Some of them are lovable because they hold off their own against deer and diseases. Some of them are amazing because they are the guardians of the garden. The Black Cat Salix is amazing because of its large, deep black catkins. The black Pussy willow is a plant that thrives in the wetlands. They have long invasive roots which means you should have them far away from any kind of septic tanks. They are not deer resistant. The extra-large catkins that appear in shades of pink and silver are loved by birds and squirrels too. Mature size is 6 to 10 Feet tall/ Up to 10 Feet wide Hardy in zones 5-8 Full Sun Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture. Growing Zones: 5-8 Mature Height: 6 to 10 Feet Sunlight: Full Sun Mature width: Up to 10 Feet Botanical Name: Salix gracilistyla