{"product_id":"salix-nigra-black-willow","title":"Salix nigra (Black Willow)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine keystone species for riparian ecosystems, black willow anchors an astonishing roster of wildlife value - the Salix genus as a whole supports 399 documented species of butterflies and moths as larval hosts, with this species specifically confirmed of special value to native bees, bumble bees, and honey bees by the Xerces Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalix nigra, or black willow, is the largest and most important New World willow, a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching 30 to 90 feet with dark brown to black, deeply furrowed bark. Strongly associated with rivers, floodplains, and wetlands, its extensive root system makes it a proven tool for erosion control and shoreline stabilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiparian buffer and streambank stabilization - extensive root system controls erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland and floodplain restoration - keystone species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarval host habitat supporting a share of the Salix genus's 399 documented Lepidoptera species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive-staking for erosion control on levees and stream banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently moist to wet soils; tolerant of flooding and silting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-80 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e FACW - not confirmed AGCP-specific, see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (12-24 in.) (adventitious roots develop rapidly from cuttings for streambank anchorage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - A core floodplain and wetland tree species; appears on a formal wetland plant reference list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Multi-stemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larval host, supports bees, supports specialist\/oligolectic bees, supports butterflies, supports moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWood is weak and structurally poor but does not split when nailed - valued historically for charcoal used in gunpowder production. Bark, twigs, and buds are browsed by deer, rabbits, and beaver.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941158891591,"sku":"SAL-NIG 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":48941158924359,"sku":"SAL-NIG #2","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Salixnigra2E.jpg?v=1791395872","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/salix-nigra-black-willow","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}