Balsam Willow Link

: 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.

: 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. balsam willow

Balsam willow thrives in cold, wet environments across Canada and the northern United States. : The leaves are typically ovate to elliptic,

: While general willow species are known as "nature's aspirin" due to their salicin content (used for pain and fever relief), balsam willow is specifically noted in some traditions for its aromatic properties and potential medicinal interest. Balsam willow thrives in cold, wet environments across

: Peatlands, black spruce-tamarack bogs, alder swamps, and the sandy shores of lakes and creeks.