1-gallon Gold Flame Spirea shrub features attractive bronze-tinged new growth in spring, maturing to soft yellow-green. Grown in zones 4-8, it reaches 2-3 ft tall.

French Pussy Willow, Large

The French Pussy Willow, also known as Salix caprea, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its silver-gray catkins, which bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The catkins are typically about 2-3 inches long and are followed by dark green leaves. The French Pussy Willow can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide.

The French Pussy Willow is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.

Here are some tips for growing and caring for the French Pussy Willow:

• Plant in full sun to partial shade.
• Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
• Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune back the plant in the late winter or early spring to maintain its desired shape and size.

The French Pussy Willow is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or as part of a mixed border. It is also a popular choice for use in wetland gardens and rain gardens.

Here are some ideas for how to use the French Pussy Willow in your landscape:

• Plant a row of French Pussy Willows along a border to create a colorful and privacy screen.
• Plant a group of French Pussy Willows in a mixed border with other colorful plants, such as daylilies, black-eyed Susans, and salvia.
• Plant a French Pussy Willow shrub in a wetland garden or rain garden to help filter runoff and provide habitat for wildlife.
• Plant a French Pussy Willow shrub in a container and place it on your patio or deck to enjoy its beauty up close.

No matter how you choose to use it, the French Pussy Willow is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that will add interest and color to your landscape for many years to come.

Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.

We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.