Probably the best-known catkin show-off — beloved by bees, gardeners and flower arrangers — is the Japanese pink pussy willow Mt. Aso, a variety of Salix gracilistyla. Ken Druse ...

A black variety of pussy willow (Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’) features rich purple-black catkins on dark-colored stems. This variety of pussy willow is perfect as a cut flower or as a ...

Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’ black pussy willow has male catkins that emerge purple-black in color with bright red anthers before turning yellow.

I have about a dozen trees. Jan Upston, Milan A. Sadly, pussy willows, like other willows, (salix) have many enemies. Among them: At least two boring insects that can cause major damage.

The compact black pussy willow, Salix gracilistyla Melanostachys, is a conversation stopper. Jet-black spring catkins contrast with red bark. Later, it sprouts bright red anthers.

The difference in the functional water flow network between the stem and current-year root cross-sectional surfaces in Salix gracilistyla stem xylem. January 11, 2023 [ MEDLINE Abstract ] ...

Rainbow of pussy willow varieties There are several different varieties of pussy willow that can be incorporated into the home landscape. Weeping pussy willow (Salix caprea ‘Pendula’) is an ...