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Bedford Willow - Salix x fragilis var. russelliana

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Bedford Willow Bedford Willow - Salix x fragilis var. russelliana dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 7:04 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 3:54 p.m.
Bedford Willow Bedford Willow - Salix x fragilis var. russelliana dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 7:04 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 3:54 p.m.
Bedford Willow Bedford Willow - Salix x fragilis var. russelliana dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 7:04 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 3:54 p.m.
Bedford Willow Bedford Willow - Salix x fragilis var. russelliana dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 7:08 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 4:45 p.m.

Species Description

Salix euxina x S. alba = S. x fragilis var. russelliana. A widely naturalised willow of river banks. All plants are female but can reproduce vegetatively via suckers and branches dropping off and re-rooting further down stream.