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Salix nigra

Black willow

Salix nigra is a native tree found in wetland sites throughout the southeast. It needs wet soils to grow well, but can tolerate any light condition (from full sun to deep shade; although it is happiest with some sun). It has small inconspicuous flowers which bloom in the spring and attract several specialized pollinators. This plant is also an important host for several native butterfly species. Salix nigra works well for stream restoration projects and erosion control.

Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Salix nigra - Tubling	Black willow	880 in stock	$4.84	20+ $2.42ea	Salix nigra quantity

Plant type

Tree / Shrub

Mature Height

Over 30'

Wetland Indicator Status

(OBL) Obligate wetland

Attributes

Bird Supportive
Spring Bloomer
Shade Tolerant
Butterfly and Pollinator Supportive

Planting Zone

Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
Riparian Zone
Floodplain
Slope
Riparian Buffer
Buffer

Classification by Use

Constructed Wetland
Erosion Control
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Stream Restoration
Wetland Mitigation