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Crack Willow (Salix fragilis)
(family - Salicaceae)
Description: Small rapid growing tree. Twigs break off with a sharp crack. Height to 27m. Age typically to 200 years but possibly 1000.
Where found:
By Streams.
Natural distribution
in
British Isles except Ireland. Europe across Asia to Siberia.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| April | April | May/June |
Similar species: Other Salix
Uses past & present:
Wood is pinkish, soft, light, brittle and easily splits.
Uses of wood -
Varied uses such as children's toys, artificial limbs and charcoal.
Food and drink -
Used as folk remedy for various ills but active
ingredient found to be salicylic acid and now supplied as "Aspirin".
Propagation
and Growth:
Easily grown from sets. Seed wind dispersed and
twigs blown off by storms carried by streams and naturally planted.
