Deciduous Trees in Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in Maine?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in Maine are:

1. sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina)
2. American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
3. northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
4. northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica)
5. paper birch (Betula papyrifera)
6. yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
7. gray birch (Betula populifolia)
8. beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta)
9. bog myrtle (Myrica gale)
10. white oak (Quercus alba)

What is the most observed deciduous tree in Maine?

The most observed deciduous tree in Maine is sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina), with 2,617 recorded observations.

What are the most common native deciduous trees in Maine?

Some of the most commonly observed native deciduous trees in Maine include:

1. Dwarf White Birch (Betula × minor)