Black Cat® Pussywillow
Shrub
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- Large plants provides lots of coverage.
- Fuzzy black and pink pussywillows.
- Extremely durable and easy to care for.
- Zones 4-7, sun, 12′ tall x 12′ wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 27,403
Common name: Pussywillow, Black pussywillow
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) is best for most flowers and best color
Height x width: 10-12' tall and wide
Flower color: Silver-pink, turning deep black
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late winter-early spring
Uses: Hedges, landscaping, specimen.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best, but light shade is tolerated. Avoid dense shade from evergreens, where plants would be shaded in winter and early spring.
Water: Average to abundant.
Space: Min. 10' apart
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special care required.
Maintenance & Pruning: Pussywillows can tolerate a lot of pruning, and in fact, regular pruning is recommended for the best flower formation. After blooming is complete in spring, you can cut back to just a few inches from the ground. This seems dramatic but ensures the plant puts energy into growing big pussywillows and that they will be at a level you can enjoy instead of way out at the ends of the stems. If you do not wish to cut back this dramatically, cut back by at least half each year.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
