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Aug. 31, 2004


Nov. 14, 2004

Tree Tour: Golden Willow

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(Unless otherwise indicated, photos by Don of www.WascanaPark.com)

Location: (2004)
Kiwanis Park, west of small bridge.

  • Botanical Name: Salix alba 'Vitellina'
  • Drought Tolerant/Sun-Partial Shade
  • Height & Spread: 15m x 12m
  • Form: pyramidal; low headed
  • Leaf: alternate; long; thin; bright green
  • Bark: grey; deeply furrowed; twigs are golden yellow
  • Flower: hanging, green, scaly spike
  • Use: large shade tree

(Information from the City of Regina, Tree Tour Guidebook)