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Bigtooth Aspen
Populus grandidentata
treeA fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America with distinctive large, coarsely toothed leaves that turn bright gold in fall. It tolerates poor soil and spreads via root suckers, making it useful for wildlife habitat and quick windbreaks.

Black Cottonwood
Populus trichocarpa
treeA large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest with a pyramidal form, known for its rapid growth and preference for riparian areas. The catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge.

Black Poplar
Populus nigra
treeA large, fast-growing deciduous tree with a broad, columnar form and dark bark, native to Europe and western Asia. It prefers wet habitats and is commonly planted along waterways and in riparian zones.

Black Willow
Salix nigra
treeA fast-growing native tree with long, narrow leaves and delicate catkins, thriving in wet or riparian soils. Excellent for streamside plantings and erosion control, though aggressive root systems make it unsuitable near structures.

Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
treeA fast-growing native deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape, heart-shaped leaves, and cottony seeds that disperse in spring. Best suited for riparian zones and areas with consistent moisture and full sun.

European Aspen
Populus tremula
treeA fast-growing deciduous tree with trembling leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze, displaying golden-yellow fall color. Widely distributed across Europe and Asia, it is valued for wildlife habitat and pioneer colonization.

Frémont Cottonwood
Populus fremontii
treeA fast-growing, large deciduous tree native to the southwestern United States, valued for its broad spreading canopy and tolerance of arid riparian environments. It produces fluffy white catkins in spring and requires consistent moisture to thrive.

Goat Willow
Salix caprea
shrubA vigorous deciduous shrub valued for its early catkins that appear in late winter to early spring, providing nectar for hungry bees. It prefers moist sites and tolerates wet conditions well.

Grey Willow
Salix cinerea
shrubA vigorous deciduous shrub with soft grey-green catkins in early spring and slender leaves. Thrives in wet soils and makes a good windbreak or screening plant.

Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides
treeA fast-growing deciduous tree known for its small, flattened petioles that cause leaves to quiver in the slightest breeze. It displays brilliant yellow to orange fall foliage and is excellent for wildlife habitat.

Weeping Willow
Salix babylonica
treeA graceful deciduous tree with long, slender drooping branches that sweep toward the ground, often planted near water features. It grows quickly and requires consistent moisture and full sun to thrive.

White Poplar
Populus alba
treeA fast-growing deciduous tree with distinctive white-backed leaves that shimmer in the breeze and striking white bark. Tolerant of poor soil and urban conditions, though it can be invasive in some regions.

White Willow
Salix alba
treeA large, fast-growing deciduous tree with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and graceful, drooping branches. Native to Europe and western Asia, white willow thrives in wet areas and is commonly planted near water features.

Willow
Salix lasiolepis
shrubArroyo willow is a fast-growing native shrub with slender branches and narrow leaves, thriving in moist riparian areas. It produces catkins in spring and provides excellent erosion control and wildlife habitat.