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Plant Details

Salix nigra

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Black Willow

Salix nigra

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix nigra

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix nigra

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Keystone species - host plant for caterpillars and specialist bees. Dioecious, requires a male & female pairing to produce fruit.

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Shrub

April - May

Full - Part Sun

Moist - Wet

12-20’

White

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Willows support 456 butterfly & moth caterpillars for birds. Support specialist bees & bumblebees.

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