species 6,747 observations
Sitka Willow
Salix sitchensis
Field notes
Supports All
431
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, Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth
263
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee, Large-toothed Miner
3
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Rose Gall Midge, Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge
27
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Gall Limb Borer, Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Rock Ptarmigan
50
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Echo Azure, Early Tachinid Fly, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Vancouver Bumble Bee
87
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Dark-based Clusterfly
1
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 Full shade
- Water use
- High
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.