Silky Willow Tree (Salix nigra)

Silky Willow Tree: Salix nigra, which many call the silky willow tree, is part of a vast family of deciduous shrubs and trees. These species are hardy, fast-growing, and thrive in almost every USDA growing zone. The silky willow tree grows well from New England to the south and at nearly every point in between.

Like most members of the willow family, the silky willow tree prefers the moist, fertile soil around marshes, bogs, ponds, riverbanks, and on flood plains.

TN Nursery suggests the silky willow tree for customers with consistently moist sites that may struggle with water erosion. The silky willow's sturdy, sprawling roots can help retain soil in the most rugged locations.

Plan for full sun or a partially sunny location that will retain sufficient moisture when considering where to put a silky willow tree. This species makes an outstanding addition to any water garden.

The Unique Appearance of the Silky Willow Tree

The name of the silky willow tree comes from the silky hairs that grow on the slender, six-inch-long, yellow-green leaves.

The tree bark is the deepest brown tone--so rich that it appears charcoal or black. As the silky willow tree matures, its bark develops a rough-scaled texture with noticeable grooves. The branches are long, slender, and have a gentle droopiness. The tree's canopy is full, well-formed, rounded, attractive, and somewhat asymmetrical. It can grow as tall as one hundred feet.

Tiny yellow fairy blossoms appear in the early spring and continue blooming for several weeks. Each leaf measures as long as six inches. In autumn, the leaves generally turn pale to medium yellow.

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The silky willow tree is an ideal planting to help stop water erosion of your soil. TN Nursery is proud to grow vigorous silky willow tree specimens--please place your order today.