species 44,196 observations
Goat Willow
Salix caprea
Field notes
Supports All
121
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth, Herald Moth, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth
44
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Small Poplar Borer, Willow Rose Gall Midge, Carpin's Snout Beetle, Oak Slug Sawfly
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Small Willow Aphid, Black Willow Bark Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven
43
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Common Grass Skimmer
30
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
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed Multi trunked
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.