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Pussy willows do not come from the weeping willow tree. It comes from Salix discolor, or the American pussy willow.
Yes, it forms catkins which are the bits that give it the 'pussy' part of its name.
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Ants may be on a pussy willow bush if sap from nearby trees drip onto them. Usually, ants are attracted to sweet smells.
Pussy willows are species of willow (genus Salix) that have characteristically furry clusters (catkins) of young flowers.The furry appearance is at its best shortly after the buds open, and in some countries the opening of pussy willow buds is taken to signify the arrival of spring.In Europe, the main species with this name are Salix caprea and S. cinerea. In North America pussy willow is S. discolor.
Weeping Willows belong to the tree family. Pussy Willows are not trees, they are simply plants. Weeping willows are the pendulous members of the Salix family. Pussy willows are the name for the flowers of the willow.
Le Saule marsault. The weeping willow is called Saule pleureur
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Weeping Pussy Willows can grow to be 40 feet high. Pussy willows don't grow much more than 5 feet.
If you cut it down, you'll never know.
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