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Want to go native? Find the best selection of biological species for the State of Louisiana here at Nature Hills Nursery! From Shreveport to New Orleans, there are over 400 native trees found in Louisiana!
Choosing indigenous trees for your State means you will know your tree will happily grow for you with few issues! Tolerating local growing zones, and climate, weather, and anything else your State can throw at them! Plus you’ll feed pollinators, songbirds, and wildlife by providing them with a tree they recognize!
Best Louisiana Native Trees
Native trees are better able to cope with the local environmental conditions of an area and typically require less attention than non-natives and hybrids! They establish faster and thrive!
Louisiana enjoys a humid subtropical climate with long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Allowing many temperate deciduous forests, coastal prairies, marshes, rivers, and barrier islands, there are many varieties of native trees thriving here!
The Bald Cypress Tree is the Louisiana State Tree and the Brown Pelican is the state bird! Some of the other notable Louisiana Native Trees include:
- Box Elder Tree
- Southern Live, Red, Chinquapin, Scarlet, Shumard, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Nuttall, Blackjack, Overcup, White, Willow Oak & Bur Oak Trees
- Sweet Birch & River Birch
- Common Witchhazel
What Tree Grows Best in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a wide range of USDA planting zones ranging from 8 to 10. Find your Hardiness Zone and then choose any tree that has a range that includes yours! Check with your local County Extension Office for more information if needed.
Best Evergreen Trees For Louisiana
In addition to the broad-leaved evergreen Magnolias, check out these other Louisiana Native Trees that keep their leaves year-round!
- American Holly Bush/Tree
- Eastern Red Cedar (Redcedar)
- Longleaf Pine
- Loblolly Pine
- Possomhaw Holly
Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Louisiana
Feed pollinators and hummingbirds nectar and pollen they evolved alongside in your State, and perfume the air around your seating areas with flowering trees.
- Black Gum Trees (aka: Black Tupelo Tree)
- Fringetree (Fringe Tree) and Grancy Greybeard Tree
- Eastern Redbud Trees
- Red Buckeye
- Dogwood Trees - Roughleaf, Pink, Red, White, and Gray
- American Hornbeam
- American Hop Hornbeam
- Cucumber and Sweet Bay Magnolia & Southern Magnolia
- Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar)
- Sourwood Trees
- Yellowwood Tree
What Are Native Shade Trees in Louisiana?
Louisiana can get some very warm and sunny summer weather so you need a shade tree to help beat cooling costs and give your backyard seating some lush relief from the sun!
- Ash Trees - White & Green
- American Basswood (Linden Tree)
- American Chestnut
- American Elm Tree
- Northern Catalpa
- Cottonwood/Eastern Cottonwood Tree
- Hackberry/Sugarberry Tree
- Red Maple & Black Maple Trees
- Sassafras Trees
- American Sycamore
- American Sweetgum Trees
- Washington Hawthorn
- Black Willow Tree
Native Fruit & Nut Trees for Louisiana
We love edible landscaping trees that look great and feed you too!
- American Beech
- Black Cherry Trees
- Red, Black Hickory, Bitternut Hickory, Shagbark, Shellbark, and Pignut Hickory Trees
- American Horsechestnut Tree
- Pawpaw Trees
- Hardy Pecan Tree
- American Persimmon Tree
- American Plum and Chickasaw Plum
- Red Mulberry Tree
- Downy Serviceberry
- American Black Walnut Tree
- Hazelnut/American Filbert
Much Needed Natives!
Whether you are adding shade or flowers, privacy or a lasting legacy to your landscape, Nature Hills is here to help you find the perfect tree for your Louisiana garden!
Help keep your State's native biodiversity intact by planting trees native to your area! Nature Hills is committed to helping you preserve your State’s unique beauty with plants and trees that are sure to do well in your garden without impacting your native flora and fauna!
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What are the best native trees to grow in Louisiana?
What are the best native trees to grow in Louisiana?
Louisiana’s warm, humid climate supports a rich variety of native trees that thrive in USDA Zones 8 to 10. Popular choices include the Bald Cypress (state tree), Southern Magnolia, Red Maple, Live Oak, and Eastern Redbud. These trees are well adapted to local soils, weather, and regional wildlife, making them resilient and low-maintenance additions to your yard.
Why should I plant native trees in my Louisiana garden?
Why should I plant native trees in my Louisiana garden?
Louisiana native trees are naturally suited to the state’s subtropical climate, requiring less water and care once established. They resist local pests and diseases, support pollinators, and provide food and shelter for songbirds like the Brown Pelican and other native wildlife. Planting natives helps preserve Louisiana’s biodiversity from the Gulf Coast to the bayous.
Which evergreen trees are native to Louisiana?
Which evergreen trees are native to Louisiana?
Native evergreens like Southern Magnolia, American Holly, Eastern Red Cedar, Loblolly Pine, and Longleaf Pine keep their foliage year-round, providing winter interest, privacy screens, and wind protection. These trees thrive in Louisiana’s hot summers and mild winters and work beautifully as part of foundation plantings or natural hedges.
What flowering trees grow best in Louisiana and attract pollinators?
What flowering trees grow best in Louisiana and attract pollinators?
For stunning blooms and pollinator appeal, plant Eastern Redbud, Fringetree, Southern Magnolia, Tulip Poplar, or Dogwoods. These native flowering trees provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while offering spectacular seasonal color and fragrance throughout Louisiana’s long growing season.
Can I grow native fruit and nut trees in Louisiana?
Can I grow native fruit and nut trees in Louisiana?
Yes! Edible native trees like American Persimmon, Black Cherry, Pawpaw, Hardy Pecan, Plum, and Red Mulberry grow well in Louisiana’s climate. These trees offer beauty, biodiversity, and tasty harvests for both people and wildlife—making them perfect for edible landscapes and low-maintenance food forests.