Trees and Forests

Different kinds of trees grow in different kinds of forests. Explore Missouri's many kinds of forests, and get to know the trees that grow in them.

Common Fall Leaves

Use this page to identify Missouri's common fall leaves.

From golden sugar maples to blazing red Virginia creeper, Missouri is blessed with a great variety of trees, shrubs and vines. Their leaves turn at different times and, as a result, Missourians enjoy a fall color season that may last four to six weeks. Check this page for weekly fall color updates from September through November.

Fifty Common Trees of Missouri

This downloadable illustrated two-color, 33-page booklet helps you identify 50 of Missouri's most common trees.

Flowering Spring Trees

Although we're accustomed to celebrating the annual show of fall color, Missouri's flowering trees of spring deserve as much fanfare. The sight of serviceberry and redbud blossoms can banish the last of your winter blues.

Identify Trees by Characteristics

You can count on many characteristics, such as branch, leaf, twig, thorn and bud, etc., to identify trees.

Oaks and Hickories

Oaks and hickories are the most numerous of the tree species in the state. But each is distinct and each has its place in Missouri's forests.

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