Q.pussy willow care
Can a pussy willow stay in a planter over a VT winter? If so, how shoud it be protected?
Your Pussy Willow plant should be fine in a container through the winter.
You can prune it down with information in the link below.
It is likely that come spring it will grow quickly and will likely outgrow a planter.
You may want to consider planting it in the ground this fall.
Here are a few links for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/how-prune-pussy-willows.htm