Black Willow - Salix nigra

Common Name: Black Willow
Botanical Name: Salix nigra
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Conditions: Wet, Moist
Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade, Full Sun
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 12-20 feet
Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Description: This shrub can obtain tree size in the right environment. It is fast growing and tolerates most soil conditions provided there is plenty of moisture. Produces many white flowered catkins in the early spring. It is dioecious.
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