Salix alba
A large deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and long, slender leaves that are gray-green and silky beneath. It produces small, yellow catkins in spring.
The tree produces small, cylindrical catkins in the spring before the leaves appear. These catkins are dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate trees.
Produces small, yellow catkins in spring.
They are usually about 5 to 10 centimetres long, with a slightly greyish-green hue on the upper surface and a lighter, silvery colour on the underside.
Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found along riverbanks and wetlands.
Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The leaves and bark offer food and shelter.
Valued for its fast growth and timber, which is used in making cricket bats and other products. Often planted for erosion control.
White Willow is known for its medicinal properties, with the bark historically used to create aspirin.
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