Salix caprea
Goat Willow
Salix caprea, Goat Willow or Pussy Willow, is a small native deciduous tree, adapted to wet conditions. It flowers in early spring and is dioecious i.e. separate male and female trees.
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Male catkins
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Male catkins
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Male catkins
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Male tree
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Leaves
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Leaves
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Salix caprea, Goat Willow. male showing catkins with anthers. West Wood, Redmire. April.
Slide 2: Salix caprea, Goat Willow. male showing catkins with anthers. West Wood, Redmire. April.
Slide 3: Salix caprea, Goat Willow. Branch on male tree. West Wood, Redmire. April.
Slide 4: Salix caprea. Goat Willow. Male tree growing on waterlogged ground. West Wood, Redmire. April.
Slide 5: Salix caprea. Goat Willow. Leaves. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 6: Salix caprea. Goat Willow. Leaves, showing upper and lower surfaces. West Wood, Redmire. July.