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Salix caprea
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Salicaceae |
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Deciduous |
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Up to 35' (10 m) |
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Fruit: |
Catkins |
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Goat Willow Catkins |
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Goat Willow, also known as Pussy Willow or Sallow, is a very
pretty tree when flowering in March/April.
It is native to Britain but can be found throughout Europe. It
is tolerant of both dry and wet conditions and can be found as
either a tree or a bush.
The male trees bear striking yellow catkins. The female tree
bears longer more silky green catkins.
Goat Willow has dark green, wrinkled leaves which are rounder
than other willows. It does not produce useful timber. |
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Goat Willow
Catkins |
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Goat Willow Catkin (male) |
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