List of trees of Georgia (U.S. state) facts for kids

Welcome to the amazing world of trees in Georgia! This page will help you discover the many different kinds of trees and large shrubs that grow here. You'll learn about trees that are naturally from Georgia (called native trees). We'll also look at trees that people have brought here (introduced or cultivated species) and some that have spread on their own (naturalized or even invasive species).

Native Trees of Georgia

The Torreya taxifolia is a very rare tree, almost gone from the wild.

The Pinus palustris, or Longleaf Pine, is an endangered tree.

The Tsuga canadensis, or Eastern Hemlock, is a tree that needs our help.

The Leitneria floridana, or Corkwood, is a tree that is almost threatened.

The Juglans cinerea, or Butternut, is an endangered tree.

The Castanea dentata, or American Chestnut, is critically endangered.

The Quercus georgiana, or Georgia Oak, is an endangered tree.

The Franklinia alatamaha is now extinct in the wild.

The Elliottia racemosa, or Georgia Plume, is a rare and imperiled plant.

The Sideroxylon tenax, or Tough Bumelia, is a vulnerable species.

The Fraxinus americana, or White Ash, is critically endangered.

The Fraxinus caroliniana, or Carolina Ash, is an endangered tree.

The Fraxinus pennsylvanica, or Green Ash, is critically endangered.

The Fraxinus profunda, or Pumpkin Ash, is critically endangered.

The Fraxinus quadrangulata, or Blue Ash, is critically endangered.

Many different types of trees are native to Georgia. This means they grew here naturally, long before people started planting trees from other places. Some of these trees are very common, while others are quite rare and need our protection.

Introduced, Naturalized, and Invasive Trees

The Albizia julibrissin, or Mimosa, is an invasive species in Georgia.

The Carya illinoensis, or Pecan, is a tree often grown in Georgia.

Some trees in Georgia were brought here by people from other parts of the world. These are called introduced species. If they start growing on their own in the wild, they are naturalized. Sometimes, these introduced trees can spread so much that they harm the native plants and animals; these are called invasive species.