Comments on: giant pussy willow: salix chaenomeloides

By: Kathy M

Kathy M — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:35:07 +0000

I have just recently developed a love of Pussy Willows but have found out my local deer also enjoy them. I have a large Japanese Fan Tailed Willow which I love to use in arrangements and share them with friends since they root so easily. I also had a great black pussy willow which was about 5 yrs old when it suddenly up and died . Yet to find out why. I replaced it with a red pussy willow which is doing quite well.
I do need to know how to prune my willows because I have heard that there is specific method. Thanks for any help.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:52:45 +0000

Hi, Benjia. I think you want an evergreen, no? And I also think you are saying it is a shady spot (north exposure). How much light please at what time of day?

By: benjia

benjia — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:28:46 +0000

I am in Lakeville,Ct…I have a small stucco house that faces north. To the west of my front door “hangs”a utility box.
When i first moved in, a local landscaping put in a dwarf cypress…IT DIED. No tragedy. Now what? it has to be no taller than 10-12 ft. and not very wide…any suggestions?
Stunning would be nice.. thankyou..benjia