Salix fragilis - Crack Willow
Crack willow is one of several types of willow trees found in Britain and
Europe. They are most common in the south and east, particularly beside
rivers, streams and lakes. Other kinds of willows are more abundant in
upland boggy areas. Most of the willow species are shrubs, but some can
grow into quite large trees.
The catkins are long and much slimmer than those of the 'Pussy' willow
or goat willow. The leaves of the crack willow are long like those of the
white willow, but they are a darker green and usually develop a noticeable
twist.
Crack willows are often pollarded, and their trunks sometimes become
hollow as they grow old.
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