Thicket-forming native shrub with dark-red stems, white flower clusters, white berries. Great wildlife and erosion-control plant. Grows to 10-14 feet tall, often used as an ornamental. Our western WA strain is disease resistant here. Cornus sericea Redtwig Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood
Northwest native deciduous tree. Fast growing to 120′. Likes deep moist soils and full sun. Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa Black Cottonwood
A coastal wet habitat willow with cottony leaves and stems. Has a shrubby growth form reaching 20’ tall, and produces a good spring bloom. Salix piperi is sometimes included with this species. Salix hookeriana Hooker Willow
Shrubby tree to 40-60′ tall with elongated leaves, and yellow-green bark. Excellent soil-binding and wildlife-enhancing properties. Likes wet habitats. Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra Pacific Willow
Our most common shrubby willow, coast and mountains. Tolerates wide range of soil and moisture conditions in full sun to partial shade. Excellent erosion control qualities. Salix sitchensis Sitka Willow