Native Range Maps for Trees

Interactive maps of where 711 trees grow wild: 679 North American species from Little's Atlas of United States Trees and 32 European species. Each map shades the tree's natural range and lists the states, provinces or countries it covers, with the share of the range in each.

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• 217genera, from Abies to Zanthoxylum
• 67 pines and 61 oaksthe two largest groups

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Largest and Smallest Native Ranges

Of the 679 North American trees, the most widespread are Common juniper (Juniperus communis), Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), Paper birch (Betula papyrifera), Red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) and Black spruce (Picea mariana). The smallest ranges belong to trees found in only a few places, such as Florida clusia (Clusia rosea), West indies satinwood (Zanthoxylum flavum) and Cinnecord (Acacia choriophylla).

Genera with the Most Range Maps

Pinus (67), Quercus (61), Salix (28), Prunus (19), Fraxinus (17), Acer (15), Juniperus (14), Ilex (13), Populus (12) and Carya (11).

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Native Range Map FAQ

What is a native range map?

A native range map shows where a species grows wild, as opposed to where it has been planted or has spread after introduction. Each Plantmaps range map shades the area where the tree occurs naturally, and lists the states, provinces or countries the range covers.

Where does the range data come from?

The 679 North American ranges come from the Atlas of United States Trees by Elbert L. Little, Jr., published by the USDA Forest Service and digitized by the U.S. Geological Survey. The 32 European ranges come from the EUFORGEN distribution maps of European tree species.

Why does a tree grow outside the range on the map?

Many trees are widely planted in parks, gardens and forestry plantations far outside their native range, and some have naturalized there. The maps show only the natural range. Ranges can also have shifted since they were mapped.

How do I find a tree on this page?

The list is sorted by scientific name and grouped by genus, with the common name for each tree. Use the A to Z links, or your browser's find (Ctrl+F) to search for a common name.

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