Deciduous Trees in Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common deciduous trees in Tennessee?

The 10 most common deciduous trees in Tennessee are:

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

What is the most observed deciduous tree in Tennessee?

The most observed deciduous tree in Tennessee is American beech (Fagus grandifolia), with 2,389 recorded observations.