Three season interest - spring, fall, winter
Zone: 3-8
Height: 180cm-3m [6-10ft]
Spread: 180cm-3m [6-10ft]
Foliage: Green, fall colour yellow
Flower: Black catkins [pussy willow's 'pussies']; about half (the malee) develop red pollen tips
Stem: Reddish-brown
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average to ample
Soil: Average
Garden location: Back of borders; cutting gardens; damp forest edge; stream-side
Salix gracilistylis 'Melanostachys'
Being a willow, this small tree/larger shrub will grow quickly, taking up quite a lot of space.