Goat Willow or Sallow, Salix caprea

Willow family (Salicaceae)

• Large oval leaves, up to 12cm long (5in), with short twisted point at the tip. Dark green and 'leathery' above and grey underneath.
• Catkins in March-April, before the leaves. Oval shaped, covered with silver hairs before opening and then bright yellow (male catkins) or greenish (female catkins).

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