Deciduous Trees in Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in Georgia?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in Georgia are:

1. American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
2. water oak (Quercus nigra)
3. white oak (Quercus alba)
4. wax myrtle (Morella cerifera)
5. willow oak (Quercus phellos)
6. smooth alder (Alnus serrulata)
7. southern red oak (Quercus falcata)
8. eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra)
9. river birch (Betula nigra)
10. American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)

What is the most observed deciduous tree in Georgia?

The most observed deciduous tree in Georgia is American beech (Fagus grandifolia), with 2,833 recorded observations.