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This is a narrow, deciduous, perennial shrub or small tree that grows to 20 feet in height. It has multiple trunks and dark-gray, scaly bark, and leaves that are shiny, broad, and bright-green. Furry catkins begin appearing during late winter and early spring, the flower buds bursting and exposing silky hairs. This plant is short-lived, growing in full sun and moist soils.
May Attract
Pussy Willow is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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