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: It usually grows as a multi-stemmed shrub reaching 6 to 12 feet (1.8 to 3.6 meters) in height, though it can occasionally form a small tree up to 13–20 feet. Habitat and Ecology

The ( Salix pyrifolia ) is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree primarily distinguished by the unique, spicy balsam-like fragrance its leaves and buds emit when crushed . Native to northern North America, it is a staple of wetlands, bogs, and conifer swamps. Key Identification Features balsam willow

: It is used in landscape restoration for stabilizing streambanks and controlling soil erosion. : It usually grows as a multi-stemmed shrub

: The leaves are typically ovate to elliptic, often with a heart-shaped base . They are dark glossy green on top and pale blue-green (glaucous) with prominent veins on the underside. Key Identification Features : It is used in

: Its rods are valued for basketry and making tension trays because they retain a glossy sheen even after drying, unlike many other willow varieties that become dull.

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