A black willow tree in Marine on St. Croix is the largest of its kind in Minnesota — and is on track to be crowned national champion next year. Located on private property, the tree’s massive ...

It resembles the black willow, although its branches form a graceful arch that touches the ground. Before North America was settled, Native Americans used the bark of some Salix species to ease pain.

Some of Western Oregon’s native willows: Scouler (mountain) willow: Can thrive away from water. Pacific (black) willow: A black-barked tree or large shrub found around wet places.

There are other, smaller willows (and some native ones) if you like the wet-soil aspect but not the big size of the weeping willow. Take a look at some of the smaller members of this species, such ...

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