Clinging Willow

This small shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for around 40 years. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has several very thick, straight stems covered in silky, brown-green speckled bark, and the wood inside is copper-coloured.

The branches are long and thin with dozens of twigs that and are covered with small bunches of huge, very thin, leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are either olive, or hazel with dark brown edges, strong and crispy.

In early summer it produces hundreds of small, pastel purple flowers with 7 oval-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a powerful scent that smells like alcohol.