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  6. Willows and Poplars
  7. Willows
  8. Longifoliae
  9. Yewleaf Willow

species 321 observations

Yewleaf Willow

Salix taxifolia

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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153 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth, Large Aspen Tortrix 82
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer 11
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Bead Gall Mite, Bushtit, White-crowned Sparrow, American Beaver 20
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Monarch, Hunt's Bumble Bee 40

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium High
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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