Black Willow
Salix nigra
Fast-growing, medium to large sized water-loving tree, great for erosion control and flood prevention. Bark and twigs are commonly browsed by wildlife.
BLOOM TIME
- April
SUNLIGHT
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
- Full Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
- pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT
Over 20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
Over 200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe