Animals That Eat Willows Larger animals include elk, deer, moose. These animals feed on the trees’ stems. Smaller animals, such as rabbits and grouse, eat from the willow tree, as well.

What animals are attracted to willow trees?

The trees also attract other pollinators, particularly butterflies and moths, which often use weeping willows as hosts. In their larval stage, butterflies and moths are hungry caterpillars that feed on the trees’ foliage.

Is black willow invasive?

Black willow roots are exceptionally dense and expansive. They are difficult to transplant, and some may consider them as being “invasive” when it comes to interfering with infrastructure.