The Willow Family
Black Willow
| Scientific Name: | Salix nigra |
| Location: | Eastern USA |
| Dried Weight: | 54lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 1,930lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 11,710lbf /in2 |
Black Willow has a heartwood that is reddish or grayish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. The sapwood is a white to tan color. The grain is interlocked or irregular and it has a medium to fine uniform texture. The end grain is semi-ring-porous. It is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay. The wood glues and finishes well, as well it responds well to steam bending.
Crack Willow
| Scientific Name: | Salix fragilis |
| Location: | Europe |
| Dried Weight: | 27lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 640lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 3,530lbf /in2 |
Crack Willow has a heartwood that is light tan to deeper reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. The sapwood is a white to tan color. The grain is straight and it has a fine to medium uniform texture. The end grain is semi-ring-porous. It is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay. The wood glues and finishes well.
White Willow
| Scientific Name: | Salix alba |
| Location: | Europe, Western and Central Asia |
| Dried Weight: | 25lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 570lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 3,900lbf /in2 |
White Willow has a heartwood which is a tan to pinkish brown color. The sapwood is a white color. The grain is straight and it has a fine to medium uniform texture. The end grain is semi-ring-porous. It is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay. The wood glues and finishes well.