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Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve

The largest valley fen in England and one the most important wetlands in Europe, Redgrave & Lopham Fen has a rich diversity of plant life across 432 acres of lowland fen, grassland, and…

Species

Goat willow

One of our commonest willows, the goat willow is a small tree that is found in ditches, reedbeds and wet woodland. It is well-known for its silver, fluffy catkins that give it another name, '…

Species

Grey willow

One of our commonest willows, the grey willow is a small tree that is found in ditches, reedbeds and wet woodland. It is well-known for its silver, fluffy catkins that give it another name, '…

Species

White willow

So-named for the silvery-white appearance of its leaves, the white willow can be seen along riverbanks, around lakes and in wet woodlands. Like other willows, it produces catkins in spring.

Species

Crack willow

So-named because its gnarled trunk can split as it grows, the crack willow can be seen along riverbanks, around lakes and in wet woodlands. Like other willows, it produces catkins in spring.