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Black Willow

Salix Nigra

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Overview

Salix nigra, commonly known as Black Willow, is a fast-growing native tree that thrives in moist environments. Typically reaching 30-60 feet in height, with a 20-30 foot spread, its slender, delicate branches complement finely-toothed, lance-shaped leaves. Adaptable and hardy, it's ideal for erosion control along water bodies. Black Willows provide ecological value, supporting wildlife with their catkins serving as a food source and foliage offering shelter. Suitable for zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its adaptability and value in erosion control

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — delicate branches complement finely-toothed; the Black Willow's wood is relatively weak, making it susceptible to damage from

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — The Black Willow (Salix nigra)

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Its twigs are slender and brittle

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Adaptable and hardy, it's ideal for erosion control along water bodies

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Salix nigra, commonly known as Black Willow, is a fast-growing native tree that thrives in moist environments; adaptable and

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — the Black Willow thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of wet conditions

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its adaptability and value in erosion control

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — delicate branches complement finely-toothed; the Black Willow's wood is relatively weak, making it susceptible to damage from

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — The Black Willow (Salix nigra)

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Its twigs are slender and brittle

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Adaptable and hardy, it's ideal for erosion control along water bodies

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Salix nigra, commonly known as Black Willow, is a fast-growing native tree that thrives in moist environments; adaptable and

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — the Black Willow thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of wet conditions

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — tree with yellow blooms

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — dark brown to black bark and long

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — The Black Willow's wood is relatively weak, making it susceptible to damage from storms

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Typically reaching 30-60 feet in height; it casts a gently weeping silhouette

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — delicate branches complement finely-toothed

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Adaptable and hardy, it's ideal for erosion control along water bodies; yellow flowers in the garden

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — consider the Black Willow for naturalized areas that can accommodate its size and form

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — it casts a gently weeping silhouette

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Typically reaching 30-60 feet in height

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — narrow leaves that are green on top and lighter underneath.<br><br>Preferring USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Salix nigra, commonly known as Black Willow, is a fast-growing native tree that thrives in moist environments

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — and a spread of about 20 to 30 feet at maturity

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Black Willows provide ecological value

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — which provide a critical pollen source for bees

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — Be mindful of potential litter from fallen twigs and leaves

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — yellow flowers in the garden

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — With typical heights ranging from 30 to 60 feet

Photographs by 12 contributors

SB Johnny, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
snotch from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source
Guillermo Carlos Gómez, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Franco Folini, CC BY 4.0 · source
Amada44, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Evelyn Simak, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Jay Sturner from USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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