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Name: Bria Northern VA (Zone 7a)    Bschmuck Mar 21, 2021 1:34 PM CST |
| Does this sapling look like a pussy willow (not the Japanese Laurel)? The texture is velvety. Previous owners said there once was a pussy willow on my property that was grown from a cutting from the White House circa JFK, but it was struck by lightning many years ago. They told me to keep an eye out in case it comes back. Could this be it?   |
Name: John Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) You can't have too many viburnums..             ViburnumValley Mar 21, 2021 6:00 PM CST |
| Sorry Bschmuck, but that appears to be a Hibiscus syriacus seedling rather than a Pussy Willow. Rose of Sharon are pretty common shrubs, and many seed themselves about with abandon. A seedling is not going to be anything of import, and more likely to be a problem plant if you are seeking a better behaved landscape. John |
Name: Bria Northern VA (Zone 7a) Bschmuck Mar 21, 2021 6:12 PM CST |
| @viburnumvalley thank you, John! Yes, you are right. Shortly after posting my question I took a closer look at the rose of Sharons literally everywhere else in my yard and reluctantly came to the same conclusion. Those things are relentless! I'm impressed you can identify a twig that looks to me like any other twig in the world from a picture. I'll keep looking out for that willow! |
San Francisco Bay area (Zone 9a)  Iochroma Mar 21, 2021 6:28 PM CST |
| I can't believe the powers-that-be let you say pussy. Test: pussy, pussy, pussy. |
Name: Ginger Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)           gingin Mar 21, 2021 8:17 PM CST |
???  Pussy Willow is the name of a plant Each cloud has a silver lineing if only you look for it. |
Name: John Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) You can't have too many viburnums.. ViburnumValley Mar 21, 2021 8:30 PM CST |
| Slow day out in the Bay? I learned this plant 35 years ago as Salix discolor - Pussy Willow. Soft and fuzzy buds, like a cat. Pussy Willow (Salix discolor) I suppose there is juvenile humor to be found in many plant names. There are chuckles in Mammillaria, Clitoria, and even Amorphophallus. If pressed, I'll laugh at Rubus cockburnianus. Yeah, so? John |
Name: John Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) You can't have too many viburnums.. ViburnumValley Mar 21, 2021 8:43 PM CST |
| Hi Bschmuck: Yes, well, when you work with and look at plants for the better part of your adult life, it almost becomes second nature to recognize these little devils - even when only encountered digitally. I am glad to be of assistance. I also happen to be a close acquaintance with an agent in the Secret Service. If I ever have reason to visit to tour the White House again - fat chance with all the shenanigans in Washington these days - I'll see if they are pruning the Salix discolor and will ask for a couple cuttings to root. The USNA is another route to the same result. Maybe Dr. Olsen could pull some strings. He probably wouldn't even smirk if I used the common name... John |
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