Salix nigra (Black Willow) erosion control bees Host plant Sleepy Orange

bees Host plant Sleepy Orange butterfly

It is slow to establish and may not flower until the second or third year

heavier soils

glossy green leaves

Salix nigra (Black Willow) erosion control bees Host plant Sleepy OrangeBlack 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