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species. It is good as a hedge plant if cut to the ground every three 

 or four years. It is not perfectly hardy in some parts of the state. 

 Do not confuse this with the common Golden Willow (Salix aurea) 

 which is very much inferior. 



SANDBAR WILLOW (Salix fluvitalis) is a native low growing willow 

 that is very good to plant on embankments to prevent washing or to 

 hold drifting soil or sand. 



PEACH LEAVED WILLOW (Salix amygadoloides) , is a native tree 



Figure 18 White Willow (Salix alba} on Experiment Station Grounds. 



that, grows to a greater height than most willows. It produces rather 

 low "grade timber. When compared with some of our better willows 

 it is hardly worth planting. 



LAUREL LEAF WILLOW (Salix pentandra) is very ornamental be- 

 cause of its glossy dark green leaves. It stands more dry weather 

 than any of the other willows. Its best use is as a hedge or screen, or in 

 the shrubbery clusters within the shelter belt. It would be highly desir- 

 able if it did not become so unsightly after the first few years. 



