Fresh tidal marshes, fresh tidal swamps, forested wetlands, floodplains, wet meadows; regularly to permanently flooded
This is a larval host plant for several butterflies, including Eastern tiger swallowtail, Mourning cloak, Red-spotted purple, and Eastern comma. Its buds and catkins are eaten by birds. It provides excellent leaf season cover for birds in wetland sites. Salix genus supports many species of specialized bees. Preferred food of ruffed grouse and pine grosbeak
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Shrub-like. Good streambank stabilizer. Tolerates flooding; tolerates salinity to 0.5 ppt. Not suitable near houses - susceptible to breakage, and roots seek out pipes with water. Can be an aggressive spreader. This tree is included in the Homegrown National Park: Keystone Trees and Shrubs
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