Black Willow

 

Common Name	Black Willow
Scientific Name	Salix nigra
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Water's Edge, Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	20' to 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	often used in bioengineering projects; fast-growing but short-lived shrubby-looking tree; important food source for waterfowl; host plant for several butterfly species