Black Willow
(Salix nigra)

Black Willow (Salix nigra) Other common names: Swamp Willow

Other scientific names: Salix falcata

French names: Saule noir

Family: Willow Family (Salicaceae)

Group: Willows

Distinctive features: Tree

Flowers: Green/Brown

Leaves: Alternate;  Simple

Books: Trees in Canada: 326   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: nigra: black


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Typical Black Willow trunks.

Black Willow tree.

Black Willow bark is deeply furrowed on older trees.

You bark is relatively smooth.

Black Willow tree.

Black Willow flowers, in mid-May.

  

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