species 1,518 observations
Willow-leaved Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster salicifolius
Field notes
Supports All
23
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Apple-and-Plum Casebearer Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Peppered Moth, Cherry Ermine
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Lorquin's Admiral, Common Aerial Yellowjacket
9
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ground cover Perennial Shrub
From NC State Extension.