Southeastern Growers: The 4 Most Common Trees in the U.S.
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The Four Most CommonTrees in the U.S.
Southeastern Growers
Douglas FirIf you visit the Rocky Mountains you'llencounter Douglas fir treesthroughout the foothills.Douglas fir is the most popular treeused for timber in the US.The trees are often sold as Christmastrees.
SweetgumSweetgum trees are easy to recognizedue to their star-shaped leaves.Some of the tree's other nicknamesinclude red-gum, star-leaved gum,and alligator-wood.The tree is most commonly found inthe southeastern US.
Loblolly PinePinus taeda gets the name loblollybecause it's most commonly found inlowlands and swamps.The Augusta National Golf Club'sEisenhower Tree (named forPresident Eisenhower who wanted thetree cut down) was a loblolly pine.Loblolly pines can reach up to 115 feet.
Red MapleThe red maple is one of the mostadaptable trees in the U.S., and it's alsothe most common.Red maples typically reach maturity in80 years. They usually don't livelonger than 150 years.Red maple trees are often used tomake maple syrup.
