Michigan’s state tree is the eastern white pine, chosen in 1955 to commemorate the state’s contribution to the lumber industry. It is the largest evergreen in the Eastern US and found throughout Michigan, especially in the Upper Peninsula. The tree’s bark turns grayish brown as it matures and its needles are typically blue. The tree […]
Connecticut’s state tree is the white oak, chosen to honor the Charter Oak that grew in Hartford until 1850. The tree’s history dates back to the 1600s when Connecticut was struggling for independence from British colonial rule. The Royal Charter was hidden inside a large white oak, which was uprooted in 1856, revealing the Charter. […]
The Colorado state tree is the blue spruce, known for its hardiness and silver-blue hue. It grows in the Rocky Mountains and is popular for landscaping. It was approved as a state symbol in 1939 but is not widely used in official contexts. The tree was discovered by European settlers in 1862 and is also […]
The magnolia is both the state tree and flower of Mississippi, with six native varieties. The southern magnolia is the most common and can grow up to 80 feet tall. Mississippi is the only state with the magnolia as both symbols, earning the nickname “Magnolia State.” Children voted for the magnolia as the state tree […]
The eastern cottonwood, Kansas’ state tree, was important to pioneers traveling west for shade and shelter. It also helped establish home sites and is known for its fluffy seed pods. The eastern cottonwood, the state tree of Kansas, is inextricably linked to the history of the state and the settlement of the United States. The […]
Missouri’s state tree is the flowering dogwood, also Virginia’s state tree. It has white bracts surrounding small yellow flowers, turns red in fall, and grows up to 40 feet. Its wood is strong and used for golf clubs, weaving tools, and medicine. The name “dogwood” may come from a dog mange remedy. Missouri’s state tree […]
The tulip poplar, also known as yellow poplar, is the state tree of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. It is a member of the magnolia family and was named for its tulip-like flowers. The tree was heavily logged by early settlers and used for various purposes. It is a large, fast-growing shade tree that can reach […]
The Sabal palm is Florida’s official state tree, chosen in 1953. It is the most common tree in Florida and has many uses in medicine, cuisine, and industry. The tree’s fronds grow from the heart of palm, which is harvested for commercial use. Each state within the United States typically identifies various things as symbolic […]
Rhode Island’s state tree is the red maple, a hardy hardwood tree that can grow up to 90 feet tall. It produces yellow or red flowers in spring and turns a bright red in fall. The tree is common in North America and prefers wet soil. It is vulnerable to forest fires but can withstand […]
The live oak is the state tree of Georgia and is prevalent in North America, Asia, and Europe. It is useful in shipbuilding due to its low-lying branches and dense wood, but not for furniture due to its tendency to change shape. The tree has specific characteristics, including slender gray twigs, red and scaly bark, […]
Montana’s state tree is the Ponderosa pine, which can grow up to 230 feet tall and has a scientific name of Pinus ponderosa. The tree has orange bark, long needles, and cones that contain seeds Native Americans used to eat. Ponderosa pines can live up to 600 years and thrive in partially arid climates with […]
A state tree is a symbol chosen by a state’s residents and legislature, usually a native tree iconic to the state or significant to its history. California has two state trees, while West Virginia and Wisconsin share the sugar maple. Ohio chose the Ohio Buckeye due to its history. Every state except Hawaii has a […]
The white oak is Maryland’s state tree, chosen in 1941. They can grow up to 150 feet tall, live for over six centuries, and produce 10,000 acorns annually. The tree was valued for its hardwood and edible acorns by early settlers. Wye Oak, the largest white oak in the US, was killed by lightning in […]
The pinyon pine was chosen as the state tree of New Mexico by a women’s club organization, and is sold commercially as a Christmas tree. It produces pine nuts that attract wildlife, and its wood is used for charcoal, heat, railway sleepers, and mine shoring. The tree is susceptible to dwarf mistletoe, which can damage […]
The sugar maple is Wisconsin’s state tree, also the state tree of New York and appears on the Canadian flag. It is prized for its lumber, ornamental purposes, and production of maple syrup. The tree was chosen by schoolchildren in 1893 and became the official state tree in 1949. It also plays an important ecological […]
The American elm, North Dakota’s state tree, was once popular for its hardiness and rapid growth, but is now susceptible to Dutch elm disease. The disease spread to the US in the 1930s and has since infected trees in 41 states. New varieties have been bred to resist the fungus, including New Harmony and Valley […]
Ohio’s state tree is the buckeye, adopted in 1953. Its nuts resemble deer eyes and were used by William Henry Harrison’s followers for campaign mementos. The tree is vulnerable to leaf diseases and prefers a shaded, moist environment. It can grow up to 60 feet tall and is similar in appearance to the horse chestnut […]
Alabama originally chose Southern Pine as its state tree, but in 1997, it changed to the longleaf pine, a native species that grows in warm climates and produces useful materials. The longleaf pine has long needles and can take up to 300 years to reach its full height of 150 feet. It has evolved to […]
Air shafts provide ventilation in enclosed spaces, such as mines and buildings. They can be drilled into the surface or housed in walls. Air wells are crucial in mining operations and can serve as escape routes. Multiple shafts ensure a continuous flow of fresh air and increase chances of survival in emergency situations. Air shafts […]
The American elm is the state tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota, chosen for its association with the American Revolutionary War. It is a tall and hardy tree that can grow in a variety of conditions and is used for various products. However, it is highly susceptible to Dutch elm disease, which has decimated the […]
