Silky Willow Tree

The Silky Willow Tree, Salix Sericea, is also known as a shrub since it only grows between 6 and 10 feet. It has a wide canopy and thick vegetation, making it look more bush-like. The leaves also look like a shrub, with a long, narrow structure covered in white residue and silk-like threads. However, the trunk is usually narrow and smooth, growing straight. Extending from the trunk are skinny light-brown branches and green stems, both flexible and fragile. Silky Willow Tree Saves Millions Of Pollinators Only one leaf grows out of each node, creating one bud in May. The bloom is high-pollen, small yellow flowers with green leaves. Although this creates allergy issues, it attracts bees and other pollinators. It helps save millions of pollinators a year, which is very important today. Silky Willow Tree is found on the east coast near wetlands north of Georgia; animals also enjoy their coverage for protection and habitat. Since they grow exceedingly fast, they have been used in park conser