WEEPING PUSSY WILLOW

Plant Name: Weeping Pussy Willow
Scientific Name: Salix caprea ‘Pendula’ — Weeping Pussy Willow, Kilmarnock Willow
Mature Height: 6–8 ft
Mature Spread: 6–8 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: High; ~15–20 gal/week while establishing, then ~20–30 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Soft, gray-green, lance-shaped, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow
Flower Color: Silvery-gray catkins, becoming yellow with pollen
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Fruit: Small capsules containing numerous tiny seeds
Hardiness Zones: 4–8 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Graceful cascading branches; ornamental catkins; compact weeping form; attractive specimen tree; excellent near water features
Additional Facts: Weeping Pussy Willow is typically grafted onto a straight trunk, producing its distinctive umbrella-like weeping form. It prefers consistently moist soil and performs best when provided with regular irrigation during hot, dry weather.