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MitchF Lindsay, OK(Zone 7a) Dec 23, 2006

Ok was out and about and wanted to know how can I tell a exigua, gooddingii, and nigra apart? I took cuttings from several small trees, loads of branches and standing about 10 foot tall in the said of the roadways. They are not the weeping or hybrid willows and I have narrowed it down to these three - there is just very little information and photos to tell what one is what. All three are listed native in my area and there are old trees I am told in groves near here and I might just have to travel there but just hoping for a little help here first...

Thanks Mitch

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Equilibrium Dec 23, 2006

Photos. Some people love a good hunt.

Here are links that might mention some differences-
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/salix/nigra.htm
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~shill/pdf/Salix_Veg_Key.pdf

This message was edited Dec 24, 2006 1:15 AM

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MitchF Lindsay, OK(Zone 7a) Dec 23, 2006

Good links - can you tell from the dormant photos? I will get out and get some if you can. Mitch

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Equilibrium Dec 23, 2006

Just for fun, I'm posting these links-
http://www.science.siu.edu/plant-biology/PLB304/twigs.html
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/MANHART/TWIGS/key.htm
http://www.hainaultforest.co.uk/3Winter%20twigs.htm

This message was edited Dec 24, 2006 1:12 AM

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kandlmidd Presque Isle, WI(Zone 3b) Dec 24, 2006

Incredible, got a question: ask Equil.

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Equilibrium Dec 24, 2006

Hmmm, I wouldn't get overly impressed. I cut and paste well ;)

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Equilibrium Dec 24, 2006

There ya go kandlmidd!

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