Native Trees of Georgia

Here are some common trees found around the Macon, Georgia area and the Mercer University campus.

Red Maple - Deciduous trees that grow in swampy, low-lying areas. They are naturally found near sources of water. Part of the Maple/Acaracea family.

Southern Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora) - Broadleaf evergreen with dark, glossy leaves that grows into an oval shape as it reached adulthood. Has fragrant, white flowers during the summer months.

Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) (prunus x yedoensis) - Fragrant white or pink blossoms with glossy bark and dark green leaves. Likes to grow in the full sun.

Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) - Deciduous tree, and also dioecious, meaning it has male and female flowers on different trees. The female trees sprout small flowers in certain months, as well as small fruit sometimes.

Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata) - A fast-growing medium or tall tree with dark-bluish green needles that exist in bundles of two or three. Commonly found in grassy areas or abandoned agricultural land.

Sources:
http://www.acorntreecare.com/learning-center/types-of-trees-in-georgia.html
http://www.arborday.org/treeguide/treeDetail.cfm?ID=9