Rose-Gold Pussy Willow

Salix gracilistyla

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Salicaceae
Genus:
Salix
Species:
Salix gracilistyla
USDA Symbol:
SAGR10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
pink, silver, gray
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Fall Color:
yellow
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from the root crown after fire or cutting.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers riverbanks and wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Notes:
Willows are typically propagated by cuttings; seeds are short-lived and require immediate sowing on moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI