Tree of the genus Salix (6)

I believe the answer is:

willow

(Other definitions for willow that I've seen before include "Tree providing wood for cricket bats" , "It produces osiers" , ""Weeping" tree" , "Fast-growing tree" , "Waterside tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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