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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

White Willow (Salix alba)

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White Willow (Salix alba) leaves

This medium-sized to large tree from Europe is a rare escape from cultivation in North Carolina. White Willow is easy to recognize by the very white undersides of its narrow leaves.

Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA 7/13/07.

White Willow (Salix alba) leaves

Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA 7/13/07.

White Willow (Salix alba) bark

The bark has interlacing narrow ridges.

Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA 7/13/07.

More information:
USDA PLANTS database
Virginia Tech Dendrology

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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

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