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Russian Almond vs Pussy WillowPrunus tenella Salix discolor or Salix spp. COMING SOON ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.
Pussy Willow is a large shrub or small tree that produces catkins that are soft, silky, and silvery before leaves appear in the spring. This native willow prefers moist to wet soil. RUSSIAN ALMOND QUICK FACTSPUSSY WILLOW QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Flowers:
bright pink flowers in spring
Bark:
smooth brick red bark
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
20 years
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
dwarf russian almond
Other Names:
american willow
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |