Details
Botanical Name
Salix caprea 'Pendula'
Common Name
Weeping Pussy Willow
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 Feet
Max Spread
8 Feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Late Winter To Early Spring
Moisture
Average To Wet
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Salix caprea 'Pendula' (Weeping Pussy Willow)
Weeping Pussy Willow will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.