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Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
Native throughout the southern United States. Introduced and grows well in southern Missouri. This is a fast-growing pine tha
Mixed Hickory
Carya spp.
A mix of hickory dominated by shagbark, but also includes bitternut, pignut, black and shellbark hickories. Seed mixed at pla
Nannyberry
Viburnum lentago
This shrub is native to northeast Missouri, but will grow statewide. Flowers are white rounded clusters 3 to 5 inches across
Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
A streamside shrub found over much of the state. Forms a massive root system quickly after planting, making it useful to cont
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
One of the most widespread and commercially important of the oaks. Found on a wide variety of sites statewide. Grows best in
Norway Spruce
Picea abies
Excellent tree for windbreak and wildlife cover. While not immune to deer damage, deer generally leave this evergreen alone.
Nuttall Oak
Quercus texana
Relatively fast growing oak that is found in the southeastern lowlands. Does well on heavy, poorly drained clay soils. Genera
Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra
Found statewide, this is a slow-growing small tree to 30 feet tall. It is one of the first trees to leaf out and flower in th
Osage Orange
Maclura pomifera
The familiar "hedge" or hedgeapple tree of the prairie regions of the state. Hard and durable wood is used for fence posts. H
Overcup Oak
Quercus lyrata
Occurs naturally in southeastern Missouri and up the Mississippi River to St. Louis. Grows on wet, poorly drained sites and i
PawPaw
Asimina triloba
This small tree has large drooping, pear-shaped leaves that are slightly aromatic. Flowers are inconspicuous and are green up
Pecan
Carya illinoensis
Most noted for edible nuts, but also is valued for wood. Does best on moist, well-drained river bottoms. Seedlings are grown
