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Pussy Willow vs Black HawthornSalix discolor Crataegus douglasii SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall. PUSSY WILLOW QUICK FACTSBLACK HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to red
Berries:
purplish-black pomes
Flowers:
white
Bark:
brown to gray
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
american willow
Other Names:
crataegus columbiana, douglas hawthorn, douglas' thornapple
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