Question: Hello there, I am hoping that you are able to positively identify this Willow! It is located on the edge …
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Question
Hello there, I am hoping that you are able to positively identify this Willow! It is located on the edge of a fresh water pond, in Salem Sound, Salem, Ma Thank you, Sue L-B
Answer
Dear SueLB, I'm sorry that I can't help you--sort of. The expanding leaves are a species of chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia, red chokeberry), a native in the Rosaceae. The aments (i.e., catkins) belong to a willow, but I would need very close up views to see the necessary structures to identify the willow based on its flowers. I wish I could help you further.
