species 7,878 observations
Purple Willow
Salix purpurea
Field notes
Salix purpurea, known in Britain as purple willow, is a shrub or small tree native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. It has been introduced to many other parts of the world as an ornamental garden plant, and it is widely used in basket making. Within its native range and some places where it is naturalised it is found in wetlands such as lake margins and the floodplains of rivers.
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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
Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Herald Moth, Mourning Cloak, Fall Webworm Moth
30
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Carpin's Snout Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Willow Bark Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
41
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Clark's Mining Bee, Red Mason Bee, Red Admiral, Greater Bee Fly
8
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
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
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Compaction Rabbits Wet soil
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.