Silverleaf Willow

This short tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 643 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a slender, slanted trunk covered in very thick, silky, silver and white bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is burgundy.

The small bunches of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with large amounts of smooth, huge, very narrow and elongated leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are gray-green with lilac tips.

In late summer it forms large, brilliant yellow berries.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.