Salix nigra (Black Willow) Monarch butterfly friendly It stays smaller in drier

It stays smaller in drier soils

similar in appearance to those of fragrant mimosa

It is a small understory tree or larger shrub featuring fragrant

American Beautyberry is a stunning native shrub

and low water

Salix nigra (Black Willow) Monarch butterfly friendly It stays smaller in drierBlack Willow is a fast growing tree, often multi trunk, found in wet soil along streams or any water's edge. It stays smaller in drier soils. Black Willow is a structurally weak shade tree, but excellent for erosion control. It is also a honey plant. The young stems are very flexible and are used in basket and furniture making. Its bark contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient of aspirin. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure