Our pussy willow tree in the backyard is budding again. The tiny catkins are covered in white silver-ish fur before it flowers. When the pussy willow flowers are fully open, the yellow pollen-bearing anthers are protruding and the stigmas are visible. It looks like a fur ball with yellow pollen at the tips of the fur.
This is the time I hand harvest branches from my tree, and peel the buds to reveal the catkins to preserve the whiter silver color.
Inspired by its graceful lines, I used the pussy willows with orchids in three ikebana-inspired arrangements designed to form one large display for a private function.
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Very beautiful and cheery! Wonderful work!
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