Goat Willow has large catkins and is often grown as Pussy Willow. The plant grows rapidly and needs to be cut back every few years. Like most willows, it grows in moist soil. Borers are often a problem.
Willows are problem-prone plants that often require more care than other shrubs.
A weeping form often budded onto a standard to form a small weeping tree. It may also be allowed to grow along the ground to form a ground cover. Lake County Nursery 1997, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Iseli Nursery 1997, Sheridan Nurseries 1997. This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.