Slender tree up to 30m tall, with papery, peeling white bark and dark flecks on trunk; young twigs hairless, with resinous dots. Leaves 'ace of spades' shape with toothed edges. Flowers are yellowish catkins; April-May, same time as leaves. Common tree, found especially along the north boundary of the meadow. Spotters' score: 2 ref: p.30/5 |
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