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  • Answered by
    jjclove on
    March 4, 2011
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    the question i pose to you would be is it in full sun. most plants that flower well in a nursery were growing in perfect conditions. if the plant is full sun to part shade it may not produce that catkins often in part shade. be sure the plant is the right zone for you area

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    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    Pussy willows grow best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade.

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    Nikki on
    March 22, 2011
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    You did prune at the wrong time, but never fear, the damage is only temporary. If you need to prune the tree, prune it now and then it will bloom for you next year. It only blooms on new growth, and when you pruned in the fall, you cut off the new growth. It will have new growth again this summer and will bloom off that next year.

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    Nikki on
    March 23, 2011
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    They probably cannot do enough damage to kill a plant that large, but it is frustrating to have the squirrels take the catkins. This article will help you with keeping them away:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 13, 2011
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    It probably will never regain its tree shape, but if you see shoots from the base, it will regrow as a shrub.

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    Nikki on
    April 21, 2011
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    There are generally two types of pussy willow: American pussy willow (Salix discolor) and European (Salix caprea).

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    Nikki on
    April 23, 2011
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    These plants are extremely easy to root. Stems/branches can be stuck in a vase of water where they will form roots within a few weeks. Once roots appear, they can be placed in pots or planted directly into the ground in spring. Cuttings should be from new growth, at least as thick as a pencil, and a foot or more in length.

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