Salix nigra (Black Willow) Monarch butterfly friendly And it does

And it does

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to shade

It stays smaller in drier soils

Its growth is symmetrical and dense

Salix nigra (Black Willow) Monarch butterfly friendly And it doesBlack 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