*should say type of willow.

I think it looks like a Fothergilla.
Sid

Thanks, but it's definitely a pussy willow. Not sure which species though.

Anyone else?

As a last resort, you might browse through the search results found at Google Images.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pussy willow, red stems

The leaves may help in identification. For now you know it is one of the precocious flowering species (flowers appear before the leaves). Also, the flowers shown are female.