Pussy Willow Branches Ball Up With No Leaves

Question From: C. Miller - PENNSYLVANIA
Q: Pussy Willow bush or tree whatever you call it. The branches where they grow out get lump or ball and from there no leaves.What can be done?

A:

Clair, you may have a grafted plant and the pussy willow graft may have died over the winter. If it fails to leaf out in the next few weeks it will need to be replaced. Best Nancy