Last summer at a nursery I bought a plant (large shrub/small tree)
which said it was a French Pussy Willow and appeared to be, as far as I
could tell by the type of branches, etc. It wasn't in bloom at the
time as it was, of course, summer. I planted it in June and carefully
nurtured it all summer. We had an unusually wet winter which started
early and was on and off warm and cold. The tree seemed to thrive. In
late winter/early spring I was thrilled to see what looked like catkins
forming. Now it is April and nothing coming out but green leaves--not
a "pussy" to be found anywhere on my "willow"!

Do the catkins not form till the tree is older, or does it vary
according to weather conditions? I am really disappointed in this and
wonder if I should complain to the nursery which sold it to me or just
"wait and see." Thanks for any help or advice!

Cori