Salix nakamurana var yezoalpina, Creeping Alpine Willow

Many willows have come and gone, but this wonderful creature remains a favorite for us with prostrate, thick, exfoliating branches, 2-inch, rounded, leathery leaves that are silken when young, and showy, upright 2-inch-tall pussy willows. From rocky slopes of Hokkaido, Japan, you'll prevent homesickness (and homesickness in a plant is not pretty) by using it in the rock garden, as a ground cover on a bank, or by letting it cascade over a large pot. Even moisture, particularly in summer. Mature size: 1 ft T x 6 ft W Minimum temperature: -20° F