Trees planted to control sand include: Salix, Ulmus elm, Larix, Tamarix, and Cryptomeria.

1. Salix

Salix is ??a drought-tolerant shrub that lives in arid areas and is widely planted in the Yellow River Basin, Inner Mongolia and other places. It has excellent characteristics such as deep roots, drought resistance, wind resistance, sand resistance, and salt-alkali resistance. It is widely used for windbreak and sand fixation and to create green landscapes in sandy areas.

2. Ulmus elata

Ulmus elata is a small tree that is drought-resistant, wind-resistant, and cold-resistant. It grows quickly, has strong adaptability, and has a well-developed root system, which can effectively stabilize sand dunes. It is widely distributed in Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia and other regions, and is one of the important tree species for desertification prevention and control.

3. Larch

Larch is an evergreen coniferous tree with a tall and straight shape and delicate fallen leaves. It has low soil requirements, wide adaptability, good aerial roots and good sand resistance. It is widely used in forestry and greening work in arid, semi-arid and desertified areas.

4. Tamarix

Tamarix is ??an Asian Salix plant with excellent ecological adaptability and sand-fixing ability. It is mainly distributed in northern China. It has a well-developed root system and can effectively fix sand dunes in wind-sand areas. It also has good medicinal and ornamental value.

5. Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria is a fast-growing, efficient, versatile and easy-to-manage tree species. It has wide adaptability and can quickly accelerate the growth and development of forest trees. It is mainly distributed in areas such as southern China and Southeast Asia and some arid mountainous areas. It is often used to control sandstorms, improve soil and water conservation, and control desertification.