Common Hardwood Trees In Alabama

This list of trees was compiled from the following sources.

Common hardwood trees in alabama.

Photographs and text by. Most but not all hardwoods are deciduous perennial plants which are normally leafless for some time during the year. Keys such as this one which is based on a series of choices be tween two statements are called. This diversity however can present a problem for those trying to identify these trees.

Compiled by gerald l trauger nrcs south area forester arkansas modified for alabama by tim albritton nrcs state staff forester alabama 2010. Facts about alabama forests state tree and native tree species. Lisa samuelson mike hogan and tom stokes. Unlike the conifers or softwood firs spruce and pines hardwood trees have evolved into a broad array of common species.

Native trees of alabama. This key was designed for use during the growing season. A key to common. It is the tallest hardwood tree that can grow in the eastern half of the united states and it grow quickly when planted and taken care of properly.

This key was designed for use during the growing season. They include the important commercial tree species of alabama plus some flora that are quite limited in their range and use. Most common tree pests in alabama aren t attracted to it according to the usda. Therefore leaf characteristics are.

You can easily identify a hardwood from a conifer. From sturdy evergreens such as loblolly pine to the delicate magnolia alabama trees offer a wealth of diversity. Most common hardwoods. School of forestry and wildlife sciences.

A key to common native trees of alabama this key can help you identify 69 of the most common native trees found in alabama. This key can help you identify 69 of the. Information includes rare or endangered tree species native tree family and genera invasive noxious weeds and pests and links to individual tree species. Keys such as this one which is based on a series of choices be tween two statements are called dichotomous keys.

Many people love this tree not only because it is beautiful but because it doesn t have pest problems. Common trees in alabama useful in conservation planning. The most common species in north america are oaks maple hickory birch beech and cherry. Therefore leaf characteristics are the primary.

Most common native trees. Alabama a m university and auburn university list 66 trees as those most commonly found in alabama. Hardwood trees usually have broad flat leaves as opposed to coniferous needled or scaled tree foliage another name for a hardwood tree is appropriately broadleaf.