10 Fresh Pussy Willow Unrooted Cuttings - Salix Discolor, Easy to Root

Pussy Willow (Salix discolor) is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its soft, silvery catkins that appear in late winter and early spring. These fuzzy catkins are a welcome sight in the garden and are often used in floral arrangements. The plant is also valued for its tolerance of wet soils and its ability to provide early-season interest. These unrooted cuttings are easy to root and offer a rewarding way to propagate new plants.

Whether you are looking to add a unique ornamental shrub to your landscape or to grow your own supply of pussy willow branches for crafts and arrangements, these cuttings are a great choice. They can be rooted indoors or directly in the garden, making them accessible to gardeners of all experience levels.

Plant Features

• Produces soft, silvery catkins in late winter to early spring
• Deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded habit
• Tolerates wet and poorly drained soils
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements and floral crafts
• Easy to propagate from cuttings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Salix discolor
• Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained to poorly drained soils
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Late winter to early spring
• Mature Height: 15-25 feet
• Spacing: 6-10 feet apart

Planting & Care

To root these unrooted cuttings, prepare a container with a well-draining potting mix or place them directly in moist soil in a suitable location. Insert the cut end of each cutting into the medium, ensuring at least two nodes are buried. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the container in a bright, indirect light location or in partial shade outdoors. Roots typically develop within a few weeks. Once rooted and established, transplant to a permanent location with adequate moisture.

Pussy willow is adaptable but performs best in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture. Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the first year after planting. Prune as needed to maintain shape or to harvest branches for arrangements. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

What's Included

10 fresh unrooted Pussy Willow cuttings (Salix discolor).