Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'
An incomparably stylish willow
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Pink Pussy Willow Tree
Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'
- Who doesn't want their garden to glisten in winter? 'Mount Aso' is a stunning willow variety, boasting fabulous pink catkins with a sheen from late winter into early spring.
- The distinctive catkins precede the appearance of lovely green foliage that's tinted silver and blue. It'll look brilliant both on the patio as well as planted in your beds and borders.
- Growing to just one or two metres tall, 'Mount Aso' can easily be grown in a large container as a 'lollipop' tree; why not get a pair to flank your back door?
- This willow holds RHS Plants for Pollinators status, indicating its worth to beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
- This page includes selected AI-assisted imagery, checked by our growers, for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Pink Pussy Willow Tree can be grown in a large pot (60cm+), but it is vigorous and very thirsty. It may outgrow the pot after a few years. Keep well-watered, especially when temperatures exceed 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Pink Pussy Willow Tree typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 metres, with a similar spread of 2 to 3 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Pink Pussy Willow Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pink Pussy Willow Tree prefers moist to wet soil and can thrive in poorly drained areas. It is very hardy and can tolerate soil temperatures down to -15°C. A 5cm to 10cm layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
Pink Pussy Willow Tree is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering, needing approximately 20 to 30 litres per week. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to wet, and water generously when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Pink Pussy Willow Tree benefits from hard pruning in late winter or early spring, cutting back stems to around 10-20cm from the base, to encourage vigorous new growth.
How hardy is this plant?
The pink pussy willow is hardy throughout the UK and northern Europe with an RHS rating of H6, surviving temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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