species 2,321 observations
Sage-leaf Willow
Salix candida
Field notes
Salix candida, also known as sageleaf willow, is a shrub in the Salicaceae family found in northern United States and Canada. It is 0.5 to 3.5 m tall.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mourning Cloak, Chain-dotted Geometer, New England Buckmoth, Phyllonorycter scudderella
397
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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
10
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Orange-banded Jewel Beetle, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge
25
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Ruffed Grouse, Small Willow Aphid
80
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Nimble Ceratina, Unequal Cellophane Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Orange-legged Miner Bee
127
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Water use
- High
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.