Mt. Aso Pussy Willow ~ Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso' G3

Bluish-gray leaves that are silky underneath. The twigs are covered with a grayish-tan fuzz and in fall the pink flower buds start to develop. Non-fussy shrub that will grow almost anywhere in full sun; in sandy, average or moist soil (if it is watered regularly in areas of low rainfall). They should be cut back to get the best displays of catkins.