WILLOW - COMMERCIAL WOOD The wood of the willows which attain tree size is very light and soft, and, while neither stiff nor strong, is tougher than many heavier woods.
Willow lumber is nearly all made from black willow (Salix nigra), and finds its largest use in the manufacture of boxes and crates. In bolt form, where abundant, willow is an important source of material for the manufacture of excelsior. Willow is also used in the manufacture of baseball bats, boats, furniture shelving, wagon beds, and artificial limbs.