Top native willows
5 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Peachleaf Willow
Salix amygdaloides
keystone
caterpillars
409
bees
13
hosts
32
food
86
flowers
173
shelter
1
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Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
keystone
caterpillars
400
bees
10
hosts
28
food
83
flowers
137
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Shining Willow
Salix lucida
keystone
caterpillars
393
bees
10
hosts
30
food
82
flowers
130
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Prairie Willow
Salix humilis
keystone
caterpillars
344
bees
10
hosts
23
food
77
flowers
146
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Silky Willow
Salix sericea
keystone
caterpillars
313
bees
9
hosts
22
food
71
flowers
105