Salix sericea: Country Or Region Of Origin
Canada, U.S.A., NC
Plant Profile: Salix sericea
Taxonomy: Salix sericeaNames
Silky Willow
Phonetic Spelling:SAY-liks ser-ee-KEE-uh
Genus:Salix
Species:sericea
Family:Salicaceae
Silky willow, a native shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family, thrives in riparian zones throughout the eastern United States. This species typically grows in wetland environments, such as swamps and riverbanks.
Tags
#deciduous
#shrub
#wildlife plant
#native tree
#moths
#honey bees
#nectar plant
#wet sites
#specialized bees
#NC native
#multistemmed
#nighttime garden
#Braham Arboretum
#larval host plant
#wet soils tolerant
#butterfly friendly
#pollinator garden
#bee friendly
#viceroy butterflies
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Salix sericea Feature Summary
Attributes
Canada, U.S.A., NC
Eastern U.S. and Canada
This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) larvae which has two to three broods from May-September. Adult butterflies feed on decaying matter, aphid honeydew, and nectar from composite flowers. Flowers are pollinated by native bees and honey bees and is the larval host plant for the Acadian Hairstreak (Satyrium acadica) moth. Host plant for the caterpillars of Acadian hairstreak butterfly.
Woody
Attracts Pollinators
Wildlife Nesting
Bark
Thin and smooth
Smooth
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Wet
Frequent Standing Water
Clay
High Organic Matter
Sand
Flowers
Brown/Copper
Green
Spring
Leaves
Deciduous
Green
Lanceolate
Serrate
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Nighttime Garden
Wet Soil
Riparian
Butterflies
Pollinators
Bees
Moths
Specialized Bees
Short-lived
Salix sericea Image Gallery
Salix sericea Attributes
Salix sericea: Distribution
Eastern U.S. and Canada
Salix sericea: Wildlife Value
This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) larvae which has two to three broods from May-September. Adult butterflies feed on decaying matter, aphid honeydew, and nectar from composite flowers. Flowers are pollinated by native bees and honey bees and is the larval host plant for the Acadian Hairstreak (Satyrium acadica) moth. Host plant for the caterpillars of Acadian hairstreak butterfly.
Salix sericea: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Salix sericea: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Salix sericea Bark
Salix sericea: Bark Description
Thin and smooth
Salix sericea: Surface/Attachment
Bumpy
Exfoliating
Fissured
Furrowed
Lenticels
Papery
Patchy
Peeling
Ridges
Scaly
Shaggy
Shiny
Shredding
Smooth
Spongy
Salix sericea Whole Plant Traits
Salix sericea: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Salix sericea: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Salix sericea: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Salix sericea Cultural Conditions
Salix sericea: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Salix sericea: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Salix sericea: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Salix sericea Flowers
Salix sericea: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Green
Salix sericea: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Salix sericea Leaves
Salix sericea: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Salix sericea: Leaf Color
Green
Salix sericea: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Salix sericea: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Salix sericea: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Salix sericea Stem
Salix sericea: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Salix sericea Landscape
Salix sericea: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Salix sericea: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Salix sericea: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Salix sericea: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Salix sericea: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
