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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

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Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

A small tree or large shrub of streambanks and bogs. Found throughout North Carolina, Silky Willow is uncommon in the Mountains and Piedmont, rare in the Coastal Plain.

Haywood Co., NC 5/9/08.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

The leaves are glaucous (whitened) and sericeous (silky-hairy) beneath.

Haywood Co., NC 5/9/08.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

Carroll Co., VA 7/3/06.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

Carroll Co., VA 7/3/06.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

Bark detail.

Carroll Co., VA 7/3/06.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

Haywood Co., NC 5/9/08.

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

Same tree, lower down.

Haywood Co., NC 5/9/08.

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