species 1,506 observations
Silky Willow
Salix sericea
Field notes
Supports All
520
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Cecropia Moth, Carpenterworm Moth
313
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee, Red-tailed Mining Bee, Wellesley Miner Bee
9
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Orange-banded Jewel Beetle, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer
22
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Bead Gall Mite, Ruffed Grouse, Small Willow Aphid, Common Lacehopper
71
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Unequal Cellophane Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Orange-legged Miner Bee, Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
105
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Water use
- High
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Dense Erect Multi stemmed
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.