Taylor County Land Conservation
Black Willow
Black Willow
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Salix nigra
Mature Height: 30-60 ft
Mature Spread: 30-60 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Soil: Moist to slightly dry, loam, clay-loam or rocky soils
Light: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Additional Information: A small to medium-sized tree that grows to about 14 inches in diameter. Usually found on moist or wet soils along stream banks, lakes, swamps around farm ponds and pasture sloughs. Makes a great "soil binder" to prevent soil from washing away along stream banks. Stands can stagnate if not periodically thinned. Willows are among the first plants to provide nectar and pollen to honeybees in spring. Historically used for medicine and handicrafts.
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
