Deciduous Trees in Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in Connecticut?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in Connecticut are:

1. American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
2. American chestnut (Castanea dentata)
3. sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina)
4. white oak (Quercus alba)
5. yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
6. sweet birch (Betula lenta)
7. northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica)
8. American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
9. shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)
10. northern red oak (Quercus rubra)

What is the most observed deciduous tree in Connecticut?

The most observed deciduous tree in Connecticut is American beech (Fagus grandifolia), with 1,700 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive deciduous trees in Connecticut?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive deciduous trees in Connecticut include:

1. Japanese walnut (Juglans ailantifolia)