Deciduous Trees in Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in Maryland?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in Maryland are:

1. American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
2. white oak (Quercus alba)
3. eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra)
4. willow oak (Quercus phellos)
5. American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
6. southern red oak (Quercus falcata)
7. chestnut oak (Quercus montana)
8. northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
9. post oak (Quercus stellata)
10. river birch (Betula nigra)

What is the most observed deciduous tree in Maryland?

The most observed deciduous tree in Maryland is American beech (Fagus grandifolia), with 5,092 recorded observations.