Salix caprea –
Goat Willow

W F & E

This small tree with bright yellow catkins is found widely in the countryside by the edges of streams and in hedges. Its seed, like the birch, is wind dispersed and it is a ‘pioneer’ species. The roots of most willow will often seek out and clog drains (including field drains) so do not plant where this is likely to be a problem.