THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Salix viminalis
Osier
Species Details
Osier is an occasional native shrub or small tree that is often pollarded. It grows by ponds and streams, and in marshes and wet woods. It has also been planted for basket making as around Repton. It occurs throughout our area except for the Dark Peak.