Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Arroyo Willow (Salix lasiolepis)
Leaf:  The leaves are long and slender, wider near the middle, tapering toward the base, 2 1/2 to 4 inches long, 3/4 inch wide, dark green above and lighter on the reverse side and are fall off during the fall. 
Front of Leaf: Big Canyon - 22-May-02
Back of Leaf: Big Canyon - 22-Apr-02
Date: 10/26/2003