Black Cat Pussy Willow | Salix chaenomeloides flower thanks to its black raspberry

thanks to its black raspberry parentage

Wood is extremely rot-resistant

Ripening Time: Fall

Fresh eating is discouraged as the berries can be toxic in large amounts

Seek medical advice before using herbal remedies

Black Cat Pussy Willow | Salix chaenomeloides flower thanks to its black raspberryBlack Cat Pussy Willow is a fast growing, moisture tolerant plant that produces large, deep charcoal black catkins in late winter before the leaves emerge. The dark catkins are exceptional for cut arrangements and seasonal decoration. It establishes quickly, tolerates wet conditions, and provides valuable early season forage for bees when almost nothing else is in bloom. Beyond the ornamental value, it pulls real weight on the homestead and landscape