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Plant Details

Salix discolor

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Pussy Willow

Salix discolor

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix discolor

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix discolor

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Keystone species - host plant for caterpillars and specialist bees. Dioecious, requires a male & female pairing to produce fruit.

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Shrub

March - April

Full Sun - Part Shade

Moist - Wet

15’

Yellow-green

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Early-season pollen source for bumblebees & specialist bees. Willows support 456 butterfly & moth caterpillars for birds.

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