Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
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Salix cinerea<br />
(Grey Willow, Wild Pussy Willow)<br />
Restricted Weed<br />
Willow - Grey Sallow<br />
Description: Deciduous and large spreading shrub or small<br />
tree to 10 m tall.<br />
flowers: Male catkins (clusters of small flowers) erect, golden<br />
and hairy to 3 cm long. Female catkins green, drooping to<br />
6 cm long and produced in Spring on separate trees.<br />
leaves: Broad, dark green, hairy both sides, 7-10 cm long<br />
and 3-4 cm wide with a toothed edge.<br />
stems: Single trunked with several main branches appearing<br />
just above ground level. Rounded crown.<br />
Note: Reproduces mainly by seed. Both male and female<br />
trees found in Australia. Weed of National Significance.<br />
similar Native species: Unlikely to be confused with native<br />
species.<br />
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CONtROl OPtIONs VECtOR Of sPREAD<br />
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