Salix caprea

Goat Willow, Pink Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow

Family: Salicaceae Willow


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, massing, pollard, standard, specimen
Height 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded