This rapidly growing, rounded shrub has a 4 to 8 foot spread. Tops will sometimes die back in cold winters, but flowering is

Very large trees that may live for more than 1,000 years. Commonly associated with southeastern swamps, but adapts easily to

Found statewide on a variety of sites from moist fertile bottoms to dry gravelly upland soils. The lumber is second only to w

This small shrub, with a spread of 5 to 6 feet, has large, shiny dark-green leaves that turn purple to orange and red in the

Found statewide, but most common in the Ozarks. Will grow on dry, poor upland sites, but grows best in well-drained soils. G

The "black gold" of Missouri. Valued for its lumber and nuts, it is extensively cultivated statewide. Grows rapidly on deep

Found throughout the state in woods, open fields and glades. Provides habitat for many wildlife species. Edible fruit ripens

Medium-sized tree found in south Missouri, but can be planted successfully statewide. Grows in deep, moist soils and along st

Large acorns with fringed caps are characteristic of this oak. Grows statewide on a variety of sites including dry uplands an

Found throughout the state in low, wet woods, swamps and along borders of streams and ponds. The flowers are fragrant, white,

This shrub to small tree has leaves 4 to 6 inches long, oval and are shiny bright green. The flowers are small and not showy,

Southeastern lowland oak that is native to the Missouri Bootheel area. Prefers rich, well-drained bottomland soils. Large, fa