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Pussy Willow

Salix caprea

Photo by keithp2012
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Field Notes

Description:

Salix caprea is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Mar to April, and the seeds ripen in May. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) and are pollinated by Bees.The plant is not self-fertile.

Habitat:

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary; Ground Cover; Hedge

Species ID Suggestions

Goat Willow /Pussy Willow

Salix caprea

Venus Fly Trap

Dionaea muscipula

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PublishedApril 10, 2013

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