Reviews (4)
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Black Willows
Came on time and good quality.
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black willlow stakes
Looks great in my gardens! Very pleased with this plant.
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Black Willow Stakes
planted these all around the lake- can;'t wait to see what happens
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turned out beautiful!
got them wasn't what i expected but they turned out beautiful!
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Shipping Information
We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.
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Description
Black Willow Live Stakes - Salix nigra is a Multiple Trunk Forming Tree
Black Willow Stakes are usually small, it's not out of the ordinary for them to reach heights of over 100 feet. The multiple-trunk forming tree found mainly in the Eastern United States, has brown flowers and elongated, bright-green leaves. The trees are mostly found among rivers and swamp areas. They do best in full sunlight and will thrive in flooded areas. Found in planting zone 3-9, the trees are also known for their medicinal purposes.
Black Willow Stakes Makes for a Perfect Shade Tree
It makes a perfect shade tree and attracts a wide variety of birds for cover. Bark on this tree is an extremely dark brown, almost black, in color and cracked which makes the ornamental appearance extremely attractive to the eye. Though the base of it can be one single trunk, it usually will form into multiple logs towards the bottom. Fruit on the Black Willow Live Stake are small and an intriguing yellow or reddish-brown color which blooms in the spring months. Once fully mature, the little seeds are green in color and hairy or fuzzy in appearance. Once on the ground, these seeds can also multiply and produce more trees. These trees are perfect to get the color in your yard started and as they will grow up to three feet per year. Maintenance for them is low. They need planting and water. Their resistance to disease and insects is also exceptional. It would be a delightful addition to any flower or garden area where shade from the sun is needed. Black Willow Live Stakes will make a very stately shade tree for your lawn. This tree can also be used by several types of wildlife for cover and will attract a wide variety of birds. It will even do well in various soil types. This tree can be found a lot around lakes and streams growing.
