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The Black Willow Tree
About the Black Willow
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The Black Willow tree, Salix nigra, is a small
(sometimes shrub like) to large, short-lived,
deciduous tree. It is fast growing and may reach
maturity within 30 years. Other names sometimes used
are swamp willow, Goodding willow, southwestern
black willow, Dudley willow, and sauz (Spanish).
This tree usually obtains a height of about 50 feet.
The massive trunks are generally leaning and are
often divided. The bark is thick and deeply divided
into furrows separating thick, scaly ridges.
This deciduous tree has a crown that is broad and
open with stout branches. Black Willow trees have
twigs that are slender and easily detached. Leaf
blades are variable in size, the larger to 4.7
inches long. Black willow roots are shallow and
laterally extensive making them an excellent choice
for stream banks and wet locations. |
