Glossary Item

Salix is the botanical name for a group of deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs found wild throughout Europe, northern Africa, Asia, North America; and a few are found in the Southern Hemisphere. The common name for this group (and also the old Latin name) is Willow

Willow is referred to as having the bark still in place, and as a consequence, any articles and furniture made from willow must undergo mandatory treatment on arrival, re-exportation or destruction.