Pussy willow is kind of glorious: Tall, woody olive spires of fuzzy, silver buds, these blooms will emerge in the coldest of weather, and will last until early spring. Pussy willow is fast growing ...

They may seem furry, but these are actually the flower buds of pussy willow (Salix discolor). The hairs are insulation, protecting the flowers inside the buds against cold weather until they bloom ...

When I picked some pussy willow stems recently, I put them in a vase with water. This will encourage un-opened buds to open. Later, when all the blossoms are fully open, I will pour out the water and ...

In summer it eats buds, grass shoots, flowers, seeds, berries and a few insects. In winter it will dig through the snow for food and eats twigs and willow buds. Distribution Circumpolar in North ...

Fulkerson said Scouler’s willow (Salix scouleriana) is normally one of the first plants to bud in spring. They’re usually seen in late March or early April, but for the plants to restart their ...

Desert willow is a favorite hummingbird nectar plant, and it is available at many area nurseries. Mexican olive blooms are also exceptionally attractive, but their main limitation is cold winter ...