Non-native plants this species can replace:
- White willow (Salix alba)
- Babylon weeping willow, Weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
- Crack willow, Brittle willow (Salix xfragilis)
Common Name
Silky willow
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
12.0
Width (ft)
6.0 -
12.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Bogs, fens, seeps, seepage swamps, and rocky stream banks. Frequent in the Virginia mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) and Acadian Hairstreak butterfly larvae. Flowers are pollinated by native bees and honey bees
Additional Notes
Messy, short-lived, weak wood
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
289
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
14
Tolerates