Black Willow (Salix nigra)

Black Willow are a large tree that is short lived and grows in wetland areas surrounded by cattails, alders, dogwood and marsh grasses.

Willows are a quick growing species that can be planted using their shoots cut in the spring and stuck in the soil. This makes a quick and easy way to stabilize banks and increase shade iver vernal pools and along stream banks helping to protect riparian areas.