Goat willow
Salix caprea
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Trees and shrubs
Small tree bearing catkins in spring. Catkins shorter and broader than grey willow, with longer stamens. Leaves broad and round with bent, pointed tips and thick silky hairs on the underside.
In border hedge near the cut-leaf beech. Planted in 2020.