Salix sericea
Silky Willow
General
Large, obligate wetland shrub. Found mostly on shore edges. Can be used for erosion control. Larval host of Arcadian Hairstreak.
Plant Description
Dense foliage with long, narrow leaves. Silky white and yellow catkins.
Height (ft)
12
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil types
Variable
Wetland indicator
OBL
Shade tolerance
Tolerant (Full Sun to Part Shade)
Bloom color
Green
Bloom period
Spring
Fall conspicuous
No
Anaerobic tolerance
High
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
None
Self-Pollinating?
No
Range
Northeast, through the Appalachians to the Carolinas and Tennessee, some populations west to Michigan and Missouri.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]
Additional Information
According to BRIT - Native American Ethnobotany Database, this willow has been used to treat mouth and throat problems.