Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys': Black Catkins with Red and Yellow Detail

Black pussy willow opens male catkins with dark scales and red anthers that later turn yellow. Orange-red winter stems and pale-backed green leaves give the shrub a distinctive seasonal sequence.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 175-200 cm
• Spread: 200-250 cm
• Flower Colour: Near-black
• Flowering Period: March to April
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Plant it where early catkins and winter stems can be viewed closely.

Care Instructions: Maintain soil moisture and renew selected older stems after the spring display.