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Willow, Black (Salix nigra)
Willow, Black (Salix nigra)

Willow, Black (Salix nigra)

Zones 4-9, NC Native

Deciduous tree*

Height/Spread 30-60’ (*can also be cut to the ground regularly to grow as a shrub)

Full to part sun

Medium to wet soil

Catkins in early spring provide critical food source for emerging pollinators

Fast-growing

More information: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salix-nigra/

https://plantnative.org/native-plants/black-willow-salix-nigra.htm

    Tags:
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Features: Fast-Grower
  • Features: New Item
  • Features: Rain Garden
  • Plant Type: Deciduous Tree/Shrub
  • Region: Native to NC Coastal Plain
  • Region: Native to NC Mountains
  • Region: Native to NC Piedmont
  • Soil Type: Medium to Wet
  • Sun Exposure: Full to Part Sun
  • Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Berries or Seeds for Birds
  • Wildlife: Keystone Species
  • Wildlife: Moth or Butterfly Larval Host