Dune willow, Barclay's Willow, Coastal Willow
Salix hookeriana
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows to 1 m high and spreads 1 m wide. The branches can be reddish brown. The leaves are broadly oval and 4-10 cm long. They are covered with a whitish down when young. They are smooth and dark green above and bluish green underneath. The flower catkins are on short leafy stalks.
There are about 300 Salix species.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as flavouring.
Edible parts
Inner bark, leaves