French Pussy Willow Shrub (Salix caprea) - 1-2 ft Bare Root Deciduous Shrub, Early Blooming Landscape Plant

French Pussy Willow Shrub Overview

The French Pussy Willow (Salix caprea) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its soft, silvery catkins that appear in late winter to early spring. This bare root shrub typically reaches a mature height of 15-25 feet and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8. It is an excellent choice for landscaping, wet areas, and wildlife gardens due to its adaptability and ornamental appeal.

Key Features

• Early blooming variety producing attractive silver catkins
• Fast growth rate and hardy in various soil conditions
• Ideal for erosion control and supporting pollinators
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade
• Low-maintenance and versatile for different garden settings

Growing Information

The French Pussy Willow thrives best in moist, well-drained soils including loamy and clay types. It requires moderate to high watering and grows well in full sun to partial shade environments. This shrub is suitable for wetland areas and can be used effectively for erosion control. Its fast growth and hardiness make it a practical addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.