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Plant Details

Salix lucida

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Shining Willow

Salix lucida

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix lucida

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Salix lucida

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

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Shrub

Spring

Full - Part Sun - Part Shade

Moist - Wet

12-20’

Yellow-green

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Willows support 456 butterfly & moth caterpillars for birds. Support specialist bees & bumblebees.

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