3 French Pussy Willow Plant 12-24in Tall Salix caprea Deciduous Shrub Live Plant ** Please Note this plant ships bare root in the fall and winter and will ship in a pot during the growing season. Latin Name: Salix caprea Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Other Common Names: French Pussy Willow, Goat Willow Mature Height: Salix caprea is a deciduous shrub or small tree with weak wood, typically growing up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) tall and spreading 15 feet (4.5 meters) wide. With regular pruning, it can be trained into a smaller hedge. The roots are shallow (Missouri Botanical Garden). Soil / Climate: This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, although it can tolerate drier conditions. Native to Europe and Northeastern Asia (Missouri Botanical Garden).