salix

In its defence, Goat Willow provides an early source of nectar for the bees; it also provides "witch's aspirin", since its bark apparently contains salicylic acid (from salix), the source of "real" aspirin.

A life less ordinary: Tobias Jones Tobias Jones 2010

I will have to reread your comments on the salix and pull up the info online.

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010

I have been debating salix red twigs or dogwoods…hmmm.

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010

I am leaning toward the Cornus could be alba–really want a red red red stem My friend who has a salix said hers is sending runners out and it is spreading.

An Old Irish Blessing Foliage Day « Fairegarden 2010

Nan Ondra had her black “pussywillow” pictured in her post and it reminded me I should have at least one salix in my garden too, seeing yours as well now.. so much I want and not enough room ?

Time Marches On-2009 Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009

The red is gaillardia ‘Burgundy’, the whitish is dappled willow, salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ , yellow leafed caryopteris ‘Worcester Gold’, and just starting to bloom at the rock edge, veronica ‘Royal Candles’.

First Lilium and Other Tidbits « Fairegarden 2008

Salix Tree said this on January 22, 2008 at 10:47 am | Reply salix tree…I love your description of the cheeky robin.

Feeding The Birds « Fairegarden 2008

Salix Tree said this on January 22, 2008 at 10:56 am | Reply salix tree…Yellow roses are my favorites also.

Roses-The Vote « Fairegarden 2008

She gathered, near the marble quarry, quantities of the salix laponum, or Lapland willow.

The Curate and His Daughter, a Cornish Tale 2008

Salix Tree said this on January 22, 2008 at 10:43 am | Reply salix tree…thanks.

Bark « Fairegarden 2008