Did you know there are several varieties of willow in the Pacific Northwest, including the Pacific willow (Salix lucida), Hooker’s willow (Salix hookeriana), Scouler’s willow (Salix scouleriana), and the Sitka willow (Salix sitchensis)? In this blog post, we share why willows are so important for soil and habitat stability while we explore why this iconic tree is TTF’s Planting Coordinator’s tree of significance.