Georgia Travel

Georgia Trees

Dogwood

The Eastern Dogwood is a popular tree found in Georgia and the South. They bloom with white flowers in the spring (April), but you’ll also see pink flowers on some trees. They usually have a short lifespan – for a tree, but are still prized in lawns of old and new Georgian homes.

The Dogwood is such a symbol of the state that many things are named for it like the Dogwood Festival,
the Dogwood Restaurant, and many street names.

Southern Magnolia

Here’s another tree that is famous in the South, and just like the dogwood tree many places and things are named for the magnolia. This tree is popular when giant white flowers appear in June making nice decoration for Georgia weddings and outdoor themed events. It was once a must have for Southern proms. The Magnolia is a fun tree to climb as a kid and chore for adults when raking its giant leaves that break down slowly.

Peach Tree

If you haven’t figured it out already we love our trees and love to name everything after our favorite trees. Visit Atlanta and you’ll be amazed and lost by all the roads named Peachtree. Peach trees create tasty fruit, of course, but also are visually appealing in the spring when they start to bud new leaves. Look for peach trees with pink flowers.

Live Oak

The Live Oak brings about thoughts of the Old South and Southern Literature. If it is found with Spanish moss it is even more enchanting. The limbs of the live oak grow horizontally making it distinct among other oaks. You’ll find this tree in coastal areas like Savannah. This is the state tree of Georgia.

Maple

The most common maple trees found in Georgia are yellow and red maples. Both grow fast and earn their keep in the fall when they turn sharp yellow or brilliant red. Pair a yellow maple next to a red (Acer Rubrum) and you’ll have a visual site to die for.

Georgia Pine

The Georgia Pine is a popular tree used in the timber industry, but you’ll also find these trees in the yards of homes all over the Southeast. This fast growing tree provides free pine needle mulch and is easy to plant and care for. The Georgia tourism webmaster has a Georgia pine tree that has grown from a seed to eight feet tall in just two years.

White Pine

White Pines, combined with Hemlocks and rhododendron work together to create the unique look and feel of the North Georgia Mountains. The white pine is one of the favorite trees of North Georgia. These trees offer a nice contrast to other pines and also grow fast and healthy.

Hemlock

The North Georgia Mountains are filled with beautiful hemlock trees, but these trees may not survive if they are killed by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. There is hope thanks to some that are working to save the trees from these invasive insects. One group is lead by Dr. Paul Arnold and Young Harris College. Learn more at the Young Harris College site.

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