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- Q.Wondering Why Our Weeping Pussy Willows, Which Are In Pots, Are Bringing Forth Furry Catkins And It’s September. - Just bought them this past spring and they have spent the summer on our balcony.
- Q.Is Pussy Willow Native To The USA? - I'd like to provide pollen for early bees, but don't have room for a big willow tree, such as a ...
- Q.Can You Root Pussy Willow Stems? - I have cut pussy willow stems and I would like to root them and then plant them. I live in ...
- Q.Does The Weeping Pussy Willow Take Many Years To Reach 5 Ft. Tall? - We have lived in Georgia a short time —-the soil down here is really hard to work with. ...
- Q.I Bought A Weeping Pussy Willow Tree 3 Years Ago Each Year It Seems To Get Worse Only Some Of The Willows Came Back The Rest Of Th - e tree looks dead what can I do to save it? Thank you.
- Q.Can I Grow A Pussy Willow Bush In Florida? - I live in Florida and received a pussy willow bush in the mail. How should I plant it?
- Q.I Have Owned A Potted Weeping Pussy Willow For About 3 Months. It Was Doing Great And Grew Very Lush But Is Now Wilting. Can You - tell me why? It is inside by a window that gets tons of sun everyday. I keep the soil moist. ...
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mgszabo101 on
September 11, 2019
Ontario zone 4Q.Wondering why our weeping pussy willows, which are in pots, are bringing forth furry catkins and it’s September.
Just bought them this past spring and they have spent the summer on our balcony.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It is much colder in your area than in mine. This means that any cooler temperatures can trigger flowering. Flowering this early can indicate that it is a male tree, however, this cannot be confirmed without seeing the catkins and the flower sex that they contain.
Either way, what you are seeing will not harm the tree. This article will help you to care for the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Anonymous on
September 29, 2019Q.Is pussy willow native to the USA?
I'd like to provide pollen for early bees, but don't have room for a big willow tree, such as a black willow, in my yard. I like pussy willow, but also want to plant as much "native" as possible. Thanks!
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
September 29, 2019A.Pussy willow is native to many areas of the US including Missouri. It does best in damp, even wet soil. There are several internet sites where one can check native status of plants. Two are plants.USDA.gov and Wildflower.org. The second has lists of native plants for each state and a searchable database for various growing conditions. The site is not all-inclusive; it targets plants that are appropriate for home gardens.
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ljsterle on
February 19, 2020
Cary, NC 27511Q.Can You Root Pussy Willow Stems?
I have cut pussy willow stems and I would like to root them and then plant them. I live in Cary, NC and want to know if pussy willows grow here. Thank you, Linda S Cary NC
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, it will grow there! You are within their growing zone, so you should have no issue getting them to flourish.
They root quite easily, as well. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/rooting-pussy-willow-cuttings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Anonymous on
March 18, 2020Q.Does the weeping pussy willow take many years to reach 5 ft. tall?
We have lived in Georgia a short time —-the soil down here is really hard to work with. Our neighbors say just get a pick ! We did and the dirt is more than we had realized , but I have to say we are 75 years old. So —-how long does it take to grow that tree to 5 ft if we manage to get it in the ground?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I found that it grows 12 to 15 inches per year. So depending on its size when you purchase it, say 2 feet, it would take about three years to reach 5 feet.
Make sure it gets plenty of water and well-drained soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/weeping-pussy-willow-care.htm
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2020Q.I bought a weeping pussy willow tree 3 years ago each year it seems to get worse only some of the willows came back the rest of th
e tree looks dead what can I do to save it? Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It sounds as though your tree needs to be fed. Please take a sample to your local nursery or extension service to be sure. Here's an article that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/weeping-pussy-willow-care.htm
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April 18, 2020Q.Can I grow a pussy willow bush in Florida?
I live in Florida and received a pussy willow bush in the mail. How should I plant it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you have a spot that gets constant moisture and full to part sun, your plant should be fine.
Here's an article that may help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Anonymous on
May 2, 2020Q.I have owned a potted weeping pussy willow for about 3 months. It was doing great and grew very lush but is now wilting. Can you
tell me why? It is inside by a window that gets tons of sun everyday. I keep the soil moist. It grew a ton and then one of its leafy vines wilted shortly followed by the rest of them. It’s still alive but not for long at this rate. Should I prune? I don’t know what to do.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would get it outside if you live in zones 4-8. I didn't see any resources about growing it indoors. They like lots of water outside, but since you have it indoors, it may be getting too much water.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/weeping-pussy-willow-care.htm
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