Skip to content
Log inStart trial

Black Willow

Salix Nigra

Design with this plant

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Salicaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (51)

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — This species is distinguished by its rough
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — yet they root easily if placed in moist soil
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — which facilitates its spread and propagation.<br><br>When planning a landscape
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — supporting wildlife with their catkins serving as a food source and foliage offering shelter
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — tree for full or half
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — often found along streams or in areas with frequent standing water
Black Willow (Salix Nigra) — incorporating maintenance considerations into the garden design for the client's ease
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Salix Nigra
Photographs by 4 contributors

Related plants

Arroyo Willow (Salix Exigua) — making it a low-fuss addition to any garden.<br><br>Adaptable and resilient

Tree

Arroyo Willow

Salix Exigua

FullUSDA 8–10
Bolleana Poplar (Populus Bolleana) — The Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana) is a fast-growing

Tree

Bolleana Poplar

Populus Bolleana

FullUSDA 4–10
Box-Leafted Azara (Azara Microphylla) — Noteworthy for its vanilla-scented

Shrub

Box-Leafted Azara

Azara Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Corkscrew Willow (Salix Babylonica 'Tortuosa') — The Corkscrew Willow (Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa') captivates with its twisting

Tree

Corkscrew Willow

Salix Babylonica 'Tortuosa'

FullUSDA 5–10
Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — This fast-growing willow reaches up to 30 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet

Tree

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

FullUSDA 5–8
Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — which originates from Japan and Korea

Tree

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

FullUSDA 5–7