Question: Hi. I was on Seal Island (outer Penobscot Bay, Me) this summer and found what I believe is the 1st …
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Hi. I was on Seal Island (outer Penobscot Bay, Me) this summer and found what I believe is the 1st record of a willow out there. The stems were about 3 feet tall, but the tops seemed dead. It's not an easy place to be a willow. The willow had no catkins, and I'd be surprised if it ever does in this harsh environment. I realize definite ID is unlikely from the attached photos, but wondered if you had any guesses. You can see the underside of the leaves in the background of the first photo. Thx
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Dear sjbaird, good morning. I can't see enough details to be confident, but the dentition certainly suggests Salix discolor or a similar willow. If you have additional images, feel free to email to ahaines[at]nativeplanttrust.org and I can try to provide a more confident determination for your willow.
