Black Locust Seedlings (Robinia pseudoacacia) old_product_id_10721 Its berries are particularly appreciated old_product_id_10519 Its berries are particularly appreciated by birds for their nutrient and energy value․ Its root systems can also be dense enough to help hold soil together‚ thereby limiting erosion along riverbanks and within wetlands․ Silky dogwood adds to the ecosystem by adding biodiversity․ It also helps filter out sediments and other pollutants from the water‚ thus adding to the overall quality of water from the area․ These combined characteristics make silky dogwood a useful species in habitat and landscape restoration․ supports soil health Its spreading roots bind slopes and banks It grows in sand