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Salix nigra

Genus: Salix - Species: nigra - Family: Salicaceae

Phonetic Spelling: SAY-liks NY-grah

Common Names:

  • Black Willow

Tags

full sun tolerant
drought tolerant
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
wildlife friendly
deciduous
erosion control
nectar plant
bee friendly
hs303
coastal plant
bird friendly
heat tolerant
fast growing
yellow flowers
mountains
wet soils tolerant
native tree
NC native
native garden
high maintenance
flowering tree
compaction tolerant
larval host plant
deciduous tree
green flowers
piedmont
spring flowers
moist soil
fire low flammability
small and large mammals
summer interest
spring interest
fruits summer
food source summer
food source herbage
food source pollen
Audubon
fruits spring
food source spring
weeping
flood tolerant
riparian
wetlands
dioecious
specialized bees
Piedmont Mountains OBL
red-spotted purple butterfly
viceroy butterflies
interesting buds
Coastal OBL
host plant
butterfly caterpillar host
mourning cloak butterflies
eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
catkins
eastern comma butterfly

Quick Facts

  • Height: 70 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 30 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:North America

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Tree
    • Native Plant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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