Salix gracilistya 'Mount Aso'

Bluish-gray leaves that are silky underneath. The twigs are covered with a grayish-tan fuzz and in fall the pink flower buds start to develop. Non-fussy shrub that will grow almost anywhere in full sun; in sandy, average or moist soil (if it is watered regularly in areas of low rainfall). They should be cut back to get the best displays of catkins.

Height: 5-6'

Width: 5-6'

Exposure: Full Sun

Zone: 4-9