Species: Salix nigra

(say'liks nye'grah)

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

No cultivars listed

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: broad, irregular oval; coarse texture

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
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many insect and disease problems

Very weak-wooded. Breaks apart easily. Naturalizes freely and invasive in wet areas. Native over an extensive range in North America.

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Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil