Pussy Willow vs Blue Moon Wisteria - TreeTime.ca

Pussy Willow vs Blue Moon Wisteria

Salix discolor

Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon

Pussy Willow
Blue Moon Wisteria

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.

Blue Moon Wisteria is a striking, flowering vine, and the hardiest of the wisterias. Up to three times in one growing season you can expect showy, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.

Make sure you plan your site as this vine requires a structure to support its mature weight. Try planting close to a post, trellis, or fence.

Pussy Willow Quick Facts

Blue Moon Wisteria Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $3.69 - SAVE UP TO 38%
Lowest Price: $15.99 - SAVE UP TO 30%
Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: can be toxic to cats, dogs, and horses when consumed
Flowers: blue/purple strings of flowers
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, NT, PE
Other Names: american willow