Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Trees and shrubs 

Narrow-leaved willow

Salix exigua

Appearance

Small tree bearing catkins in spring. Catkins elongate with long stamens. Leaves narrow with pointed tips; stems green.

Habitat

Forming willow-hedge at bottom of garden. Planted in 2023.


Months in flower