Salix nigra (Black Willow) attracts beneficial insects the more water it will

the more water it will need to thrive and the denser and bushier its growth

and the plant is equally at home in part shade or dappled sun

Place the tree so that the root collar sits a bit above the ground level since the soil will settle

Viceroy butterflies

Perfect for rock or xeriscape garden

Salix nigra (Black Willow) attracts beneficial insects the more water it willBlack Willow is a fast growing tree, often multi trunk, found in wet soil along streams or any water's edge. It stays smaller in drier soils. Black Willow is a structurally weak shade tree, but excellent for erosion control. It is also a honey plant. The young stems are very flexible and are used in basket and furniture making. Its bark contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient of aspirin. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure