Sharp-leaf willow, Caspian willow
Salix acutifolia
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrubby tree. It grows 8 m tall and spreads 9 m wide. The bark is grey. The young twigs are red-brown. The leaves are narrow and dark green. They are bluish underneath. The flowers are silky white catkins.
There are about 350 Salix species. There are 10 in tropical America.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Europe, Russia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Inner bark, leaves