Salix amygdaloides
Peachleaf Willow

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellowish-green catkins 3-8 cm long.
 Foliage Notes:
Alternate, simple (2–5" long), shiny yellowish-green leaves. Pale underneath.
 Stem Notes:
Yellow to brown flexible branchlets.
 Fruit Notes:
Small, yellow, pear-shaped capsules split open to release tiny seeds.
 Ultimate Height:
15-65' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-35' feet
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