Salix caprea L.

Native Information

Europe and western himalayas (India ,pakistan,Nepal, Bhutan)

Habitat

Habit

Small deciduous tree and large shrub, typically 6-10m tall sometimes reaching 12m.gray -brown bark rough with age.

Uses

Bark contains salicin , compound historically used as a natural source for asprin like remedies against fever ,pain and inflamation,fuelwood ,fodder,ornamental,excellent soil binding and erosion control along streams.

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark