Salmwood, also called Salix alba, is a very fibrous tree that can grow to be over 30 feet tall. The bark is rough and scaly, and the branches are stiff. The leaves are moderately large, ovate to lanceolate, and serrate with a longpointed apex. The flowers are white, borne inpanicle clusters in the spring. The wood is pale yellow, with a reddish hue, and is very strong and durable. It is commonly used in furniture, flooring, and cabinet making.