Black Willow (Salix Nigra). Deciduous, North American medium-large fast-growing treeDescription: Dark brown to black bark develops into a rough shaggy texture with age, narrow tapered dark green leaves grow up to 6", single or multi-trunkedHabit: Grows 30 to 80 feet high and wide; strong growing and spreading habitCulture: Prefers constantly moist soils and full sun to part shadeHardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4Black Willow, the tallest of the willow species, is commonly used in soil stabilization... - Black Willow (Salix Nigra).
River Birch (Betula nigra). Medium, deciduous, North American treeDescription: Exfoliating reddish-brown bark that reveals smooth, pale inner bark; green female and brown male catkins in spring; 2-3" glossy green leaves turn yellow in fallHabit: Grows up to 70... - River Birch (Betula nigra).
American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Deciduous, North American shrub Large clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer followed by edible, blue-black berries; distinctive, pinnately-compound leavesOrigin: North AmericaNative to moist regions in muc... - American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis).
Black Cohosh; Snakeroot (Actaea racemosa). Hardy, herbaceous North American perennialDescription: Tall spires of snow-white blossoms in early summer tower above the rich, large, dark green foliageHabit: Flower stalks grow to 6' high; 3' wideCulture: Prefers shade but tolerat... - Black Cohosh; Snakeroot (Actaea racemosa).
Black-eyed Susan; Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida). Hardy, summer to fall-blooming, native perennialMasses of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark brown centers; shiny, deep green foliageOrigin: Eastern United StatesThis showy, long-blooming wildflower is native to... - Black-eyed Susan; Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida).