Family: Salicaceae
black willow
[Salix nigra var. altissima Marshall, more...]
Kitty Kohout
Steve C. Garske
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Salix: Latin name for the willow and meaning "to leap or spring" in reference to its fast growth
Plants: perennial tree/shrub 10'-65' tall often with 1-4 leaning trunks; fissured bark, twigs often drooping
Leaves: thin, lance-like to more oval, 3-6 times long as wide with tiny, close teeth; upper side yellow-green, shiny, underside whitened, stalk often twisted
Flowers: sharp pointed buds; linear, lax catkins
Habitat: moist; floodplains, low places
Plants: perennial tree/shrub 10'-65' tall often with 1-4 leaning trunks; fissured bark, twigs often drooping
Leaves: thin, lance-like to more oval, 3-6 times long as wide with tiny, close teeth; upper side yellow-green, shiny, underside whitened, stalk often twisted
Flowers: sharp pointed buds; linear, lax catkins
Habitat: moist; floodplains, low places
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
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