Possible Clues:

• More optimistic, but to be executed: shoot!
• American dogwood used in basketry
• Tree, very large, that is by river
• Willow tree twig
• Odd bits lopped from bonsai pear tree
• Wicker-work willow
• Basket weaver's twig
• Basket component
• Professor says 'Stocking stocker,' pupil suggests ...
• Willow whose twigs are used in basketry