{"product_id":"saule-noir","title":"Black Willow","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Tree for Wet Areas for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 3–5 ft per year (90–150 cm) and reaches 30–100 ft (10–30 m) at maturity. Best for shoreline stabilization, naturalization, and fast shade, it offers light, airy foliage and early spring catkins along with excellent adaptation to wet and challenging soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Black Willow for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly adaptable native tree, Black Willow thrives in wet soils and cold climates, making it ideal for natural landscapes and erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2a (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade \/ Naturalization \/ Wet areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and tolerance to wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern North America (including Quebec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlluvial and moist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, loam, sandy, and humus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and riparian environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soils and occasional flooding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–100 ft (10–30 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–65 ft (15–20 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2a (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–75+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Black Willow Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Black Willow if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want very fast shade within 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a large or naturalized yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native tree for wet areas or erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for shorelines or low-lying land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (mature spread too wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for dry or compact urban spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations, pipes, or sidewalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoreline stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard shade in wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind protection in open areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Willow grows quickly, develops a broad, open canopy, and thrives where other trees struggle, especially in wet or flood-prone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Black Willow Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA resilient native tree perfectly adapted to water-rich environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early catkins appear before full leaf-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, narrow foliage creates soft, filtered shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive branching and textured bark structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Black Willow is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme cold, snow, and freezing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong winds if planted in exposed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25–30 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–40 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Black Willow grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 3–5 ft per year, making it one of the fastest-growing native trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2a and performs very well across Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—willows are dioecious (male and female trees separate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has aggressive, shallow roots, so plant at least 25–30 ft away from structures and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan drop leaves, twigs, and catkins, especially in windy areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 21.4193%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 16.0037%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 27.7003%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 33.968%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4193%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-willow\" title=\"Black Willow (Salix nigra)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-willow\" title=\"Black Willow (Salix nigra)\"\u003eBlack Willow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.0037%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7003%;\"\u003eThrives in wet soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.968%;\"\u003eShorelines \/ fast shade; erosion control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4193%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/silver-maple\" title=\"Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/silver-maple\" title=\"Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)\"\u003eSilver Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.0037%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7003%;\"\u003eSilver foliage; Urban adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.968%;\"\u003eFast shade, wet soils, large spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4193%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/shining-willow\" title=\"Shining Willow (Salix lucida)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/shining-willow\" title=\"Shining Willow (Salix lucida)\"\u003eShining Willow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.0037%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7003%;\"\u003eSmaller; Glossy foliage, wet-soil tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.968%;\"\u003eShorelines, moist sites, naturalized landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Trees of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/willow-trees\" title=\"Collection: Willow Trees\"\u003eWillow Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/wetland-plants\" title=\"Collection: Wetland Plants\"\u003eWetland Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/spring-flooding-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Spring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\"\u003eSpring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47322151485759,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47322151518527,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/saule-noir-salix-nigra.jpg?v=1700575357","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-willow","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}