- World Boreal Forests -
Trees
This subsection contains a list of trees found within the boreal ecoregions of Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia & Iceland.
Salicaceae - Willow Family
The Willow family (Salicaceae) in the boreal forest includes deciduous trees like Willows and Poplars, featuring slender leaves and flexible branches. Notably, the Populus genus includes the Quaking Aspen, a crucial and iconic species in the boreal ecosystem, known for its distinctive trembling leaves and ecological significance.
Populus & Salix
Populus balsamifera - Balsam poplar
Found in ecoregions 1-22.
Populus tremuloides - Quaking Aspen
Found in ecoregions 1-22.
Salix Nigra - Black Willow
Found in ecoregions 4-8.
Salix babylonica -
Weeping Willow
Found in ecoregions 20,21,24.