Black Willow

Improve your yard with the Black Willow (Salix nigra), a fast-growing deciduous tree of incredible beauty and flexibility. This versatile tree is 3-4ft tall and excellent for wetlands, shade, or retaining soil along banks and ponds. Its short stems and dark green leaves make for a natural accent to any landscape.

Advantages of the Black Willow

Growth Speed: Black Willow is fast-growing, so if you’re looking for a quick fix for your yard, it’s the shrub for you.
Erosion Control: It is extensively used to stabilize soils in wetland and riparian regions to stop erosion in rivers and streams.
Flexible: Favors moist or poorly drained soils and works well at low elevations or around pools.
Wild Life Habitat: Feeds and shelters various birds, mammals, and pollinators, keeping the environment in check.
Elegant Design: The Black Willow has delicate, thin branches and lush green leaves that create a natural feel.

Benefits of Planting Black Willow

Erosion Stabilization: Great for soil erosion near streams, rivers, and ponds, the Black Willow is an ecologically sound way to manage your land.
Nature Conservation: Trees enhance biodiversity, offering a home and food source for wildlife in your area, including bees, butterflies, and birds.
Reusable Landscape: The Black Willow integrates well in many different landscapes as an ornamental or practical wetland restoration plant.
No Watering: After establishment, the hardy tree needs little maintenance; it can live in moist soils by itself.

Planting and Care Tips

Needs Plenty of Light: Needs full sunlight for best growth.
Soil: Grows well in muddy, poorly draining, or wetlands but adaptable to all conditions.
Watering: You should water them frequently during the initial establishment, especially in arid regions.
Pruning: Prune dead or dying branches and keep them in form.
Fertilization: Needs little fertilizer but can be helped by compost if soils are impoverished.

Why Choose the Black Willow 3-4’?
Black Willow 3-4' is a tree that will withstand most any environment. It’s a rapid-growing tree that will do wonders for your landscape, be it for erosion control, wetland restoration, or biodiversity. It is an eco-friendly plant and therefore a favourite among gardeners, conservationists and landowners.