Salix nigra (Black Willow)

Salix bebbiana (Bebb's willow or Beaked Willow) is excellent to use for erosion control and prefers consistently moist to wet soils. Does well in floodplains, river banks, swamps, marshes, sloughs, and ponds. Flowers appear in early spring and reddish-brown fruits follow in the fall. Beneficial to bees and wildlife. Full sun to part shade Sun Exposure Full to Part Soil Conditions Wet, Wet-Mesic Height 20'-30' Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes & What Are Bulk Discounts? Why Plant Natives? Photo By: By Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA (Salix bebbiana  Uploaded by Tim1357) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons