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Pussy Willow vs ButternutSalix discolor or Salix spp. Juglans cinerea ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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.
Butternut is one of the few walnut varieties native to Canada. The nuts are sought after for their mild, sweet, and oily taste. Ensure this tree is planted in full sun and well-drained soil for best results. PUSSY WILLOW QUICK FACTSBUTTERNUT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2b
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
8 m (27 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Nuts:
brown shell with cream core starting around age 10
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
long
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
american willow
Other Names:
demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |