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black willow
Salix nigra
tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
A fast-growing native tree with long, narrow leaves and delicate catkins, thriving in wet or riparian soils. Excellent for streamside plantings and erosion control, though aggressive root systems make it unsuitable near structures.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 1a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlfiberwildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
bark
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation