Salix gracilistyla explained

Salix gracilistyla ^[1] is a species of willow native to Japan, Korea and China known in English as the rose-gold pussy willow.

It is a deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 1–6 m.

Cultivars

'Melanostachys', also known as the black pussy willow, is known for its jet-black male and female catkin blooms which appear in early spring. Its male catkins also have red anthers, which slowly turn soft yellow from pollen. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^{[2] [3]}

External links

• • Botanische Tuinen Utrecht - Plant van de maand: Archief: Maart (has a picture of 'Melanostachys')
• Michigan State University Extension: Salix gracilistyla var. melanostachys—Black Pussy Willow
• MOBOT: Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Notes and References

1. Also S. gracilystilla
2. Web site: RHS Plantfinder - Salix gracilistyla . 11 October 2018.
3. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 93 . Royal Horticultural Society . 11 October 2018.