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Plant ID : Woody perennial I planted...

 
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I have a row of 55 gallon wicking containers along side our parking space that is a nursery of sorts.
I plant precious to me perennials there, because I am more likely to tend to them
Well, not for the first time I planted something and it's grown out nicely , but I don't know what it is.
I tried some online tools, but there are no strong suggestions
I have guess, but I'm not sure.
Please tell me what you think this is:

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Willow?
Willow?
 
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That does look to be a willow, maybe like Salix purpúrea? They grow in abundance here.
 
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yep, another vote for a willow of some kind.
 
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That's great!
I was hoping I wasn't totally out of touch with my own plants!
Hmm, I wonder, should I nibble a leaf to check for bittermess?

I have bed to put it in, but I am worried it wont make it without being babied.
I'm pretty poor at stewarding plants, I usually invest a lot of energy up front, then I just get distracted...
Oh, well, I get by!
I will start by taking cuttings and seeing if I can keep those alive.

Any ideas on something to plant with the willow?
Im thinking green beans.
 
You'll never get away with this you overconfident blob! The most you will ever get is this tiny ad:
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