Salix reticulata

		Foliage: spreading dwarf tree. The leaves have a green upperside and silky white underside with prominent ribs. Flowers: both the net-vein willow and salix retusa develop katkins in July - August.

Size: these dwarf trees are often found together, forming microforests no more than 5 cm tall. Habitat: snowy coombs with siliceous soil.

In the Pyrenees: throughout the range at alpine levels (from 2,200 to 3,000 m). Typical companions: Alpine buttercup, Alpine hutchinsia, Alpine willowherb.

 

SALIX RETUSA

		Salix retusa

	Foliage: winding stems trail along the ground, putting down small roots. The oval leaves are green and shiny on both sides. They have slight indents near the top.

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