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Native Trees for Tennessee
Native TreesforTennesseeLarry TankersleyExtension AssociateForestry, Wildlife& FisheriesNative Trees are a natural. They have been in Tennes-see since before the arrival of European settlers. Nativetrees are already part of the ecosystem, contributing to lo-cal energy flows and nutrient cycles. Other organisms inthe system are adapted to the structure, function and chemi-cal composition of Native Trees . Birds, insects, fungi andother wildlife recognize and use Native Trees to support theirbiological needs. Trees introduced from other countries orareas, the so-called exotics, do not always fulfill these most compelling reason to use Native plants is toprevent the potential disruption of plant communities by theintroduction of exotics.
The following menu of Tennessee native trees have potential for use in urban forestry and landscape designs. Most are well-described in popular books, gardening encyclopedias and floral manuals. Because of Tennessee’s diverse topography and climate, not all of the listed trees will be suitable to all areas of the state.
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