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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