Salix caprea – Goat willow – Pussy willow
Known as the Goat willow or Pussy willow, Salix caprea is native to Europe, Western and central Asia. This tree’s species name ‘caprea’ means goat and was derived from the fact that the leaves were used as goat fodder. This small to medium-sized deciduous tree can reach a mature height of about 10m. Salix caprea is characterised with alternate, broadly [...]