Willow Identification Key: Leaves widest at or below the middle Leaves widest at or below the middle Bushy shrub with widely spreading branches; leaves oval to almost round Bushy shrub with widely spreading branches; leaves oval to almost round, 5-9 cm long, 4-6 cm wide, dull dark green above, prominently veined beneath; twisted leaf tip Tall upright branched shrub; leaves elliptic, or oblong elliptic Tall upright branched shrub; leaves elliptic, or oblong elliptic, 6-12 cm long, 3-5.5 cm wide, mid-green above, less prominently veined beneath