ID That Tree: Black Willow

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 features a single scale covering the bud and thin flexible twigs, and is often found near wetland sites.
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[@TristenJacobucci]

Awesome lesson, with sadly less than 1k views. What a shame

[@nereydagarcia503]

How can I identify what type of willow is growing in my yard? Google shirt says black willow. But I'm not sure. It's a very young tree that started growing this year

[@purduefnrextension]

ID of the many willow species is not easy! We recommend seeking out a guide to willow species that has a dichotomous key to go through the process of keying out the species. We found this one with a web search: gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/dkey/salix/ We doubt the online apps will give reliable results. There are botanists who specialize in willow species ID, because it can be very challenging. Check to see of any Midwestern arboretums, like the Morton Arboretum, offer plant ID services. You should expect to pay for those services, if they are available.