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Identification please

debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184

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Can anyone identify this tree/shrub? 5-6 foot fall no scent to leaves. image

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    That looks to me like Salix caprea ... (Goat Willow) ... self seed everywhere and grow far too big for most gardens.  

    https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/native-trees/goat-willow/ 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184

    Thanks dove my mom just found it growing in her garden she is not far from woods so assume it has self seeded 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Yes, the fluffy seeds drift around like dandelion seeds.  


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184

    It's quite pretty though, she gave it to my sister whose horrible neighbours have cur down all the trees which screened their garden from hers and put up a trampoline so sister wants to plant a few things to grow quickly and prevent small bouncing children staring into her garden all summer! She has children of her own but there is a limit!

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