Spike like clusters (Catkins) at tips of short branchlets. The fuzzy bud is what gives this plant its name.
| Family | Salicaceae |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | Apr-May |
| Habitat | Swamps, marshes, shores, thickets, and wet meadows. The Pussy Willow shrub or small tree blooms very early and is an important early spring plant for pollinators. |
| Cycle | Perennial woody |
| Height | 6'-30' |
| Leaf Description | Alternate elliptic to narrowly urn shaped. Irregularly toothed. |
| Soil Type | Wet |
| Light Source | Sun |
| Location | Woodland |
