Black Willow

While it naturally occurs in or near wetlands, this tree can also grow in uplands. Stems root readily and most of the stems stuck in a moist substrate will survive without any further care. Is often used in stream bank restoration.



Plant along streams or in informal landscape settings along ponds or canals.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Weak wood--tends to break.

Floodplains.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• The catkins of  small bees and flies who feed on the pollen, wind pollinated.
• Caterpillars of Limenitis archippus (Viceroy) feed on the leaves of willows.