Kilmarnock Willow

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', Weeping Goat Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow

This small, umbrella-shaped tree adds a graceful and attractive element to the small garden or lawn. The pussy willow buds start yellow then fade to gray and precede foliage each spring. Cut stems with buds add wonderful texture to winter flower arrangements. Deciduous.

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 5 ft
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Cut Flowers, Ground Covers
Kilmarnock Willow | Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', Weeping Goat Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow || This small, umbrella-shaped tree adds a graceful and attractive element to the small garden or lawn. The pussy willow buds start yellow then fade to gray and precede foliage each spring. Cut stems with buds add wonderful texture to winter flower arrangements. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Ground Covers
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