Add a burst of unexpected late‑winter color to your landscape with the Pink Mt. Aso Willow (Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’)—a standout ornamental shrub prized for its fuzzy, rosy‑pink catkins that appear when the rest of the garden is still asleep. These vibrant catkins emerge in late winter to early spring, gradually transitioning to silvery gray before taking on a dusting of golden pollen, creating months of unique seasonal interest.
Why Pink Mt. Aso Willow Is a Customer Favorite
Show‑Stopping Pink Catkins: Produces abundant 1–2 inch rosy‑pink catkins in early spring, offering a brilliant splash of color long before foliage appears. [gardenia.net]
Extended Display: Catkins begin forming as early as fall and reach peak bloom in late winter through early spring, providing an unusually long ornamental season. [vermontwil…ursery.com]
Compact, Manageable Size: Grows into a graceful, mounded shrub approximately 5–6 feet tall and wide, fitting beautifully into garden beds, borders, and winter interest plantings. [gardenia.net]
Excellent for Cut Arrangements: Highly valued by floral designers—branches can be cut in late winter for unique, seasonal bouquets. [gardenia.net]
Easy and Reliable: Thrives in full sun with moist, well‑drained soil and is exceptionally easy to grow and maintain. [gardenia.net]
Perfect For
Winter‑interest gardens
Early‑spring floral arrangements
Borders and foundation plantings
Moist or riverside landscapes
Unique specimen shrubs
Growing Info
Plant in full sun and keep soil consistently moist but well drained for best performance. Prune every 1–3 years in early spring to increase branching and catkin production. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.
What Makes It Special
Discovered in Japan and originally selected by a cut‑flower grower, Mount Aso offers one of the most vibrant and unique displays among all pussy willow varieties—its pink catkins transforming the winter landscape into something extraordinary.
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