Pussy Willow vs Slough Grass - TreeTime.ca

Pussy Willow vs Slough Grass

Salix discolor

Beckmannia syzigachne

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Pussy Willow
Slough Grass

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.

Pussy Willow makes a beautiful accent tree, and its bright branches can be used for floral arrangements or basket making.

All willow are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Slough Grass is a hardy grass that will happily grow in any wet soil. It is usually found near water and is common haymaking material or forage.

Slough Grass is also useful for erosion control and land reclamation.

Pussy Willow Quick Facts

Slough Grass Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellowish, green
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: american willow
Other Names: sloughgrass, western slough grass