Growth rate is medium fast. Excellent for espalier. Berries produced on 2nd year's wood, so prune in spring after berries have shed and before new growth begins. Growth rate is medium fast. One of the earliest woody plants to appear on cleared land.
Growth rate is medium.
Withstands wide range of growing conditions. Tolerant of city conditions. Growth rate is medium fast. Female catkins are the familiar pussy willows. Can be used as a cut flower.