species 24,645 observations
White Willow
Salix alba
Field notes
Supports All
119
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Rusty Tussock Moth, Mourning Cloak, Herald Moth, July Highflyer Moth
43
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Redgall Sawfly, Willow Rose Gall Midge, Carpin's Snout Beetle, Plum Beetle
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Willow Bark Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
43
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Common Grass Skimmer
29
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
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Erosion Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed Rounded Weeping
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.