Native Plants

Black Willow

Salix nigra
Location

Native to

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Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars

Also known as Gulf Black Willow or Swamp Willow, this fast-growing, deciduous tree grows 30 to 60 feet tall on single or multiple trunks topped by a spreading, rounded, sometimes irregular crown. Its fall color is variable, normally greenish-yellow. This tree can grow in full sun to partial shade, in moist to wet soils, and is flood and silt resistant. Its dark brown/black bark is soft and often food for deer, rabbits, beavers, and other such browsers. Black Willow is also a larval host to a number of butterfly and moth species.

May Attract

Black Willow is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 666-5593 |

midatlantic@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(610) 990-3431

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Waxwing EcoWorks Co.

, , 17602

(717) 676-1045

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069

(610) 395-2570

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Behmerwald Nursery

4904 Garges Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

(610) 287-0480

Keystone Wildflowers

675 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551

(610) 750-4186

Northeast Native Perennials

1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 901-5552

Yellow Springs Farm

1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

(610) 827-2014

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-7860

David Brothers Landscape Services

Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490

(610) 584-1550

The Rhoads Garden

570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454

(215) 699-2207

Holly Days Nursery

1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002

(215) 283-3228

Kate's Corner

1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-1494

Marano Gardens

488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-3336

Morris Arboretum

100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 247-5777

Schuykill Center for Environmental Education

8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 482-7300

Primex Garden Center

435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 887-7500

Collins Nursery

773 Roslyn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 715-3439

Gino's Nursery and Landscaping

2237 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940

(215) 598-3992

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

(215) 862-2924

Meadowbrook Farm

1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 887-5900

Redbud Native Plant Nursery

904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

(610) 892-2833

Churchville Nature Center

501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966

(215) 357-4005

Go Native Tree Farm

678 South Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 399-0195

Good Host Plants

150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 270-5036

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593 | midatlantic@audubon.org
 
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+10

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