Salix discolor
Pussy Willow, Glaucous Willow
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
3 - 6m
Width:
2 - 4m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
Just like Poplar (Populus) species, Willows (Salix) are also affected by many pests and diseases. Some of these pests and diseases include canker, blight, aphids, scale, borers, etc. Although there are many pests and diseases, this species makes an excellent specimen tree in wet areas where most trees have difficulty growing.
Management Notes
Susceptible to storm breakage