Invasive Plant Rules in Reno, NV (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Reno Municipal Code bans planting genus Ulmus (elm) anywhere in the city, and genus Populus (poplar, cottonwood, aspen) or Salix (willow) trees along any street, parkway, or public property, unless the urban forester grants a riparian exception.
Reno's Prohibited Tree Species
Significant RestrictionsReno Municipal Code § 8.32.080
(2)Plant any and all species of genus Ulmus (elm) anywhere in the city.(3)Plant any and all species of genus Populus (poplar/cottonwood/aspen) tree, or genus Salix (willow) tree on or along any street, parkway or other public property. Special exception may be allowed by the urban forester for the purpose of maintaining riparian vegetation and habitat along the Truckee River or other natural ri...
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