White Willow
Salix alba

Location: 281 G Street
District: Niles
Native to: Europe
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Deciduous broadleaf native to Europe. A small tree of the willow family with bright orange branches and new growth. Branches low and forms a bushlike tree. This specimen is tentatively identified as Salix alba but it could also be S. lutae (Yellow Twig Willow).

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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