Willow Morphological Characteristics

:Tree or creeping, cushion-like, erect shrub with brown trunk, branches cylindrical, pith without terminal buds, lateral buds tightly attached to the branches, and single-bud scales.

Leaf Morphological Characteristics

:Willow leaves are alternate, narrowly lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, margins serrulate, petioles short, stipulate, often falling early, rarely surviving, flowers open before leaves.

What the seeds look like

:The seeds of willow are relatively small and dark brown in color. The pistil consists of two carpels. The ovary is stalked or sessile. The styles vary in length and the capsule is 2-valved.

Willow Plant Properties

Willow is a general term for a group of plants that belong to the ecological amplitude. It is easy to cross. Generally to garden ornamental breeding. Its branches and foliage and tree shape should be improved to increase resistance to pollution and pruning. There are many varieties of willow. At present, there are more than 50 varieties of willow in China. The common willow varieties are water willow, willow, weeping willow and so on. They have a wide range of adaptability to the environment, preferring light, moisture and cold. They are moderately moist trees with a typical lifespan of 20 to 30 years.

Willow Tree Pictures to Appreciate