Black Willow (Salix Nigra)

Deciduous, North American medium-large fast-growing tree
Description: Dark brown to black bark develops into a rough shaggy texture with age, narrow tapered dark green leaves grow up to 6”, single or multi-trunked
Habit: Grows 30 to 80 feet high and wide; strong growing and spreading habit
Culture: Prefers constantly moist soils and full sun to part shade
Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4

Black Willow, the tallest of the willow species, is commonly used in soil stabilization and erosion control projects, especially along riparian zones. This native tree grows along the banks of streams, marshland, and lakes from Maine to Minnesota, south to Colorado, Texas and Florida. Jefferson included the genus Salix in his book, Notes on the State of Virginia. During the Revolutionary War the wood of the Black Willow was made into charcoal and used to make gunpowder.

Black Willow (Salix Nigra) arrives in a 1 gallon pot.