Description
- A fast growing species tolerant of wet soils. Black willow can grow into quite a large tree, separating it from most other willows that take on more shrub like proportions. An excellent choice for holding soil in place and minimizing erosion. Here’s some interesting facts from wildflower.org– “This is the largest and most important New World willow, with one of the most extensive ranges across the country. In the lower Mississippi Valley it attains commercial timber size, reaching 100′-140′ (30-42 m) in height and 4′ (1.2 m) in diameter . Also a shade tree and honey plant.”
If you have read Doug Tallamy, you know how important willows are to the food web. Willows are the larval host plant for over 400 species of insects; second only to oak trees in supporting insect life. These insects are the critical food source for young and old birds alike. Willows have an outsized, under appreciated role in our ecosystems and should be planted more extensively in our landscapes.
15″-18″ in height, 1.5 gal pots
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