Georgia Native Plant Society
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Our mission is to promote the stewardship and conservation of Georgia's native plants and their habitats. We grow people who love native plants!
Learn more at www.gnps.org.
Learn more at www.gnps.org.
Oglethorpe oak (Quercus oglethorpensis) is a medium-size oak named for Oglethorpe County Georgia where it was identified in 1940. It is found in only a few areas of Georgia and surrounding states, in wet to moist areas. It is a member of the white oak group. (1/2) #nativeplants
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Oglethorpe oak (Quercus oglethorpensis) is a medium-size oak named for Oglethorpe County Georgia where it was identified in 1940. It is found in only a few areas of Georgia and surrounding states, in wet to moist areas. It is a member of the white oak group. (1/2) #nativeplants
Live oak (Quercus virginiana) is the state tree of Georgia and an iconic symbol of the Coastal South. It is an evergreen native to the Coastal Plain but will grow more inland. It is a fast-growing member of the white oak group, often growing more wide than tall. (1/2) #nativeplants
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Live oak (Quercus virginiana) is the state tree of Georgia and an iconic symbol of the Coastal South. It is an evergreen native to the Coastal Plain but will grow more inland. It is a fast-growing member of the white oak group, often growing more wide than tall. (1/2) #nativeplants
Water oak (Quercus nigra) is perhaps the most widely distributed oak in Georgia. It is widely tolerant of soil conditions, from wet and swampy to sandy soils and red clay. Its rapid growth has made it a fine tree for the landscaping of homes. (1/2) #nativeplants
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Water oak (Quercus nigra) is perhaps the most widely distributed oak in Georgia. It is widely tolerant of soil conditions, from wet and swampy to sandy soils and red clay. Its rapid growth has made it a fine tree for the landscaping of homes. (1/2) #nativeplants
It's simple: We need native Plants for Pollinators and People. GNPS will take on operations of a second Community-supported Propagation site called Boy Scout Road Nursery in middle Georgia. Our goal for #GivingTuesday is to raise $7,500 to support this work. Will you help us? vist.ly/4gxvt
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It's simple: We need native Plants for Pollinators and People. GNPS will take on operations of a second Community-supported Propagation site called Boy Scout Road Nursery in middle Georgia. Our goal for #GivingTuesday is to raise $7,500 to support this work. Will you help us? vist.ly/4gxvt
On Georgia Gives on #GivingTuesday, we are raising money to expand our Community-Supported Propagation program. GNPS is taking on operations of a second propagation site! Your generosity can help get more native plants out to the community. Our goal is to raise $7,500. Are you in? vist.ly/4gve7
December 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On Georgia Gives on #GivingTuesday, we are raising money to expand our Community-Supported Propagation program. GNPS is taking on operations of a second propagation site! Your generosity can help get more native plants out to the community. Our goal is to raise $7,500. Are you in? vist.ly/4gve7
Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda) is found in four scattered counties per the USDA map, but the SERNEC database has numerous reports. It is described as one of the largest and fastest growing of the Southern red oaks, reaching up to 130'. It resembles Southern red oak (Q. falcata). #nativeplants
December 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda) is found in four scattered counties per the USDA map, but the SERNEC database has numerous reports. It is described as one of the largest and fastest growing of the Southern red oaks, reaching up to 130'. It resembles Southern red oak (Q. falcata). #nativeplants
Tomorrow is Georgia Gives on Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. GNPS has an exciting new strategic plan calling for us to expand our Community-Supported Propagation program. Our goal is to raise $7,500 - Will you help? vist.ly/4gsay
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tomorrow is Georgia Gives on Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. GNPS has an exciting new strategic plan calling for us to expand our Community-Supported Propagation program. Our goal is to raise $7,500 - Will you help? vist.ly/4gsay
Swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii) is native to bottom lands, along streams and borders of swamps in mixed hardwoods, this oak stands tall with beautiful leaves and large acorns to support wildlife. Native throughout much of the state, but more so in the Coastal Plain per USDA. #nativeplants
December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii) is native to bottom lands, along streams and borders of swamps in mixed hardwoods, this oak stands tall with beautiful leaves and large acorns to support wildlife. Native throughout much of the state, but more so in the Coastal Plain per USDA. #nativeplants
Black oak (Quercus velutina) is a large oak in the red oak group that resembles red oak (Q. rubra). It seems to be tolerant of a range of soils. Widely distributed in Georgia, it grows to 50-110' tall, depending on conditions. Leaves mostly turn a yellow/brown in fall. (1/2) #nativeplants
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Black oak (Quercus velutina) is a large oak in the red oak group that resembles red oak (Q. rubra). It seems to be tolerant of a range of soils. Widely distributed in Georgia, it grows to 50-110' tall, depending on conditions. Leaves mostly turn a yellow/brown in fall. (1/2) #nativeplants
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! #nativeplants
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! #nativeplants
Another heavily used parking lot tree is pin oak (Quercus palustris). Considered a medium-sized oak (up to 70'), it is naturally found in lowlands and bottomlands - but in only one county in Georgia. It appears to tolerate pollution and have a reasonably good growth rate. (1/2) #nativeplants
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Another heavily used parking lot tree is pin oak (Quercus palustris). Considered a medium-sized oak (up to 70'), it is naturally found in lowlands and bottomlands - but in only one county in Georgia. It appears to tolerate pollution and have a reasonably good growth rate. (1/2) #nativeplants
Another oak popping up in planned landscaped areas is Nuttall oak (Quercus texana). According to USDA, this one has no native presence in Georgia, but you’re sure to see it if you start looking around. It has gorgeous fall color, striped acorns and a good shape. #nativeplants
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Another oak popping up in planned landscaped areas is Nuttall oak (Quercus texana). According to USDA, this one has no native presence in Georgia, but you’re sure to see it if you start looking around. It has gorgeous fall color, striped acorns and a good shape. #nativeplants
One oak that is getting use in parking lots and urban areas is Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). It has a scattered range in Georgia, but apparently does well in urban environments. It has also has good fall color and the acorn crop is pretty good, but they do take two years to mature. #nativeplants
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One oak that is getting use in parking lots and urban areas is Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). It has a scattered range in Georgia, but apparently does well in urban environments. It has also has good fall color and the acorn crop is pretty good, but they do take two years to mature. #nativeplants
Post oak (Quercus stellata) is a member of the white oak group with thick, lobed leaves and small, oval-shaped acorns that ripen in a single year. This medium-sized tree is found throughout Georgia. The leaf shape is interesting... (1/2) #nativeplants
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Post oak (Quercus stellata) is a member of the white oak group with thick, lobed leaves and small, oval-shaped acorns that ripen in a single year. This medium-sized tree is found throughout Georgia. The leaf shape is interesting... (1/2) #nativeplants
Southern red oak (Quercus falcata), a large and handsome shade tree with an attractive shape, is widely distributed throughout Georgia. The large leaves are glossy and variable in shape in terms of size and number of lobes but are pubescent (has small hairs) on the back. (1/2) #nativeplants
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Southern red oak (Quercus falcata), a large and handsome shade tree with an attractive shape, is widely distributed throughout Georgia. The large leaves are glossy and variable in shape in terms of size and number of lobes but are pubescent (has small hairs) on the back. (1/2) #nativeplants
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) is distinctive for the way the cup of the acorn almost completely encloses the nut itself. Also known as swamp post oak, this species is found on poorly drained southern river flood plains, but is adaptable and gets some use in landscaped areas... (1/2) #nativeplants
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) is distinctive for the way the cup of the acorn almost completely encloses the nut itself. Also known as swamp post oak, this species is found on poorly drained southern river flood plains, but is adaptable and gets some use in landscaped areas... (1/2) #nativeplants
This is scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea). Compared to Northern red oak (Quercus rubra), scarlet oak has reliably better fall color, deeper sinuses on the leaves, and acorns with concentric rings around the apex of the acorn. (1/2) #nativeplants
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This is scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea). Compared to Northern red oak (Quercus rubra), scarlet oak has reliably better fall color, deeper sinuses on the leaves, and acorns with concentric rings around the apex of the acorn. (1/2) #nativeplants
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) and scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) are similar looking species with overlapping ranges in Georgia (all of the upper half of the state). Both can have excellent fall color. Deep, vibrant reds that seem to glow in the fall sun are showing up now. (1/2) #nativeplants
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) and scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) are similar looking species with overlapping ranges in Georgia (all of the upper half of the state). Both can have excellent fall color. Deep, vibrant reds that seem to glow in the fall sun are showing up now. (1/2) #nativeplants
Showing good fall color now is white oak (Quercus alba). Native throughout Georgia, this large hardwood is an important source of food for wildlife. Oaks in the white oak group produce acorns each year; as a result of only growing one year, they are lower in tannin... (1/2) #nativeplants
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Showing good fall color now is white oak (Quercus alba). Native throughout Georgia, this large hardwood is an important source of food for wildlife. Oaks in the white oak group produce acorns each year; as a result of only growing one year, they are lower in tannin... (1/2) #nativeplants
Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) can have wonderful fall color. On any individual tree, the range of color from one leaf to the next can vary. The fall fruit adds to the beauty and is very popular with birds. The first picture is a species tree while the second picture is a cultivar. #nativeplants
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) can have wonderful fall color. On any individual tree, the range of color from one leaf to the next can vary. The fall fruit adds to the beauty and is very popular with birds. The first picture is a species tree while the second picture is a cultivar. #nativeplants
The leaves and seeds of tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) have mostly fallen now. The tulip-shaped flower of spring forms a “cone-shaped aggregate of winged seeds” that breaks apart to disperse the seeds when ripe, usually in late fall. #nativeplants
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The leaves and seeds of tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) have mostly fallen now. The tulip-shaped flower of spring forms a “cone-shaped aggregate of winged seeds” that breaks apart to disperse the seeds when ripe, usually in late fall. #nativeplants
Serviceberry (Amelanchier) is a small to medium sized tree. It is praised for its tasty summer fruit which is popular with both humans and birds. It also has beautiful spring flowers. Now add gorgeous fall color and it becomes a real winner, especially for smaller gardens. #nativeplants
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Serviceberry (Amelanchier) is a small to medium sized tree. It is praised for its tasty summer fruit which is popular with both humans and birds. It also has beautiful spring flowers. Now add gorgeous fall color and it becomes a real winner, especially for smaller gardens. #nativeplants
Our native blueberry (Vaccinium) is one food plant that doubles as an awesome fall color shrub. This picture, taken in Cherokee county, shows just how beautiful its leaves can be. Choose it for the fruit, keep it for the fall color! This is highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). #nativeplants
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Our native blueberry (Vaccinium) is one food plant that doubles as an awesome fall color shrub. This picture, taken in Cherokee county, shows just how beautiful its leaves can be. Choose it for the fruit, keep it for the fall color! This is highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). #nativeplants
Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a large native shrub with attractive fall fruit and foliage. Native throughout the state, it is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions although it suckers a bit when happy. The flowers in spring are beautiful so it is a good multi-season plant. #nativeplants
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a large native shrub with attractive fall fruit and foliage. Native throughout the state, it is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions although it suckers a bit when happy. The flowers in spring are beautiful so it is a good multi-season plant. #nativeplants
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is also known as musclewood, ironwood, or blue-beech. It is a small to medium-sized tree found in moist woods. American hornbeam’s small leaves can be brightly colored or more muted (shown from two different years). (1/2) #nativeplants
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is also known as musclewood, ironwood, or blue-beech. It is a small to medium-sized tree found in moist woods. American hornbeam’s small leaves can be brightly colored or more muted (shown from two different years). (1/2) #nativeplants