The Grey Sallow (Salix cinerea) is a large native deciduous hedge that can reach to 3 meters in height with stems up to 20cm. It is a rounded, bushy shape with multiple stems spreading out at, or near ground level. The bark is deeply fissured and greyish-brown in colour with grey-green branches, giving a splendid display .The abundant yellow flowers appear just before the leaves open in spring. They are about 1.5 cm. long, opening to reveal numerous white stamens tipped with yellow pollen. The female flowers are more upright and develop thicker pale green carpels which receive the pollen.