There's not much happening in my garden yet - the snow hasn't even melted on the shady side of the yard. But I noticed this little weeping pussy willow was starting to open its catkins yesterday. This is a cute little tree I purchased at Safeway last year just for the cuteness of those fuzzy little catkins, and I plunked it in the garden later in the summer, in a fairly shady spot near a downspout (willows are not known for their drought tolerance!)
I just noticed they're for sale again this year so if you're looking for something to perk you up in early spring, head out and pick one up for yourself! (Sorry for the messiness of the background in these pictures, I guess it will be time to head outside and start doing some clean-up soon! Hooray!)
I have one of these, too! Love it. The kids call it the "kitty tree".
Posted by: Paula H. | April 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Paula, if I recall yours is way bigger than mine. Mine is only about 30 cm tall. Do you cut any branches to force in spring? Ive thought about it but didnt get around to it yet.
J
Posted by: Janice Miller-Young | April 14, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Please help me. I am about to plant my weeping willow and need to know it I need to cut it back now. It has new green growth. is it too late. and do I just cut the thick branches. Could you please email the answer to me if possible, Thank you. I do not know where to go for answers. Thanks, Shelley
Posted by: Shelley | May 07, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Hi Shelley,
I only planted mine last year and didn't cut it back at all then. This year I plan to cut it back pretty hard (at least half the branches) after the catkins are finished, which isn't quite yet! Mine is still looking fuzzy and cute right now. :-)
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | May 11, 2011 at 09:51 AM