Black Pussy Willow

For a truly unusual early-season display, Black Pussy Willow produces masses of deep purplish-black fuzzy catkins along graceful reddish-purple stems before the foliage emerges. The dramatic catkins are especially striking against the bare branches and make excellent cut stems for spring arrangements. Fast growing and tolerant of moist soil, this distinctive shrub brings bold winter-to-spring interest to the landscape while fitting beautifully into a moody garden.