Deciduous Trees in North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in North Carolina?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in North Carolina are:

1. American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
2. white oak (Quercus alba)
3. wax myrtle (Morella cerifera)
4. willow oak (Quercus phellos)
5. water oak (Quercus nigra)
6. southern red oak (Quercus falcata)
7. eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra)
8. American chestnut (Castanea dentata)
9. American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
10. northern red oak (Quercus rubra)

What is the most observed deciduous tree in North Carolina?

The most observed deciduous tree in North Carolina is American beech (Fagus grandifolia), with 6,287 recorded observations.