Tree with furry catkins (5,6)

I believe the answer is:

pussy willow

(Other definitions for pussy willow that I've seen before include "Plant bearing catkins" , "Catkin tree" , "American tree with silvery catkins" , "Tree with silky grey catkins" , "Leaving body" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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