On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the willow family, especially the black willow. The black willow is the only tree sized willow in Indiana.

This species can tolerate alkaline soil, clay soil, occasional flooding and road salt. For full article with additional photos view: Intro to Trees of Indiana: Black Willow, Forestry and Natural ...

I’ve been writing these nature columns for many years, and I hope to write them for years to come, but sometimes the writing ...

Black willow trees are naturally found mostly in the eastern part of the U.S., from Minnesota to Texas, along with a limited presence in a few southwest states, including Arizona and California.

The most common North American deciduous trees are elm, willow, beech, cherry, birch, and basswood. These trees each have their own unique qualities, from the heart-shaped leaves of the birch to ...