Crack-willow
Crack Willow - early April
Catkin
Leaves - bent at tip
Salix fragilis
Salicaceae
April and May
It is found throughout the country, but is slightly less common
in the far North.
See the BSBI distribution map for Crack-willow
It grows mainly in wet habitats by fresh water, e.g., streams,
rivers, ponds, ditches, fens. marshes, boggy ground in woods
and in hedgerows.
Crack Willow is both a planted and native tree that grows to 25m
with a broad crown, unless pollarded.
The long, slender catkins are bright yellow and on short stalks
with leaves at the base.
Leaves are lanceolate and slightly bent at the tip.
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Crack Willow - early April
Catkin
Leaves - bent at tip
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