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Pussy Willow
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Pussy Willow

Salix discolor
In the United States: Native · also called american pussy willow

Very early pollen source — often the first real forage after winter.

Nectarlow
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) February–April
Hardiness zones4-8
Duration~2 weeks
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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