The Red Bud Pussy Willow will grow in virtually any soil. Prefers full sun and moist soil, grows to be 15 to 25 feet high and 12 to 15 feet wide and zones 4 to 8. Yellowish brown to dark brown stems are studded with purple-brown buds that open to expose soft, furry, grayish male catkins in February, letting the home gardener know that Spring is just around the corner! This deciduous shrub will make a handsome accent to any home garden! We sell this in a 1 gallon container.