Pussy Willow
Scientific Name: Salix discolor Muhl.
Synonyms: Salix ancorifera Fernald, Salix conformis Forbes, Salix crassa Barratt, Salix discolor Muhl. var. <i>overi</i> C.R. Ball, Salix discolor Muhl. var. <i>prinoides</i> (Pursh) Andersson, Salix discolor Muhl. var. <i>rigidior</i> (Andersson) C.K. Schneid., Salix fuscata Pursh, Salix prinoides Pursh, Salix sensitiva Barratt, Salix squamata Rydb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix discolor Muhl.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SADI |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | SADI |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Pussy Willow.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 95 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 50 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 20 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 20 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 40.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 20 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Winter |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
