Salix 'Mount Aso'

Salix 'Mount Aso'The Japanese Pink Pussy Willow Tree is a deciduous tree that has silver foliage and masses of fluffy pink catkins in Winter Spring. These catkins look their best in the Winter, as they start to swell which makes for a very eye catching feature for any garden. This Mount Aso variety is hardy and will thrive in most soil types. The Japanese Pink Pussy Willow is best planted in a full sun or partially shaded location.

although the foliage will be more golden in full sun

fluffy white flowers from mid-to late Summer

The flowers are produced in shoots

acidic to alkaline and well-drained sandy/loamy soils

commonly known as Cat Grass

from normal to sandy

You should care for the plants with one inch of water every week and deadhead any damaged flowers as and when required

which comes between May and October

Once established it gains some drought tolerance

frozen or juiced

The placement of these plants is especially important during the flowering season to avoid early morning sun during frost

The base section of this Coneflower is covered in dark green foliage