Utah Trees

Native and Naturalized Trees of Utah
View profiles for 48 native and naturalized (originally planted but reproducing naturally) tree species found in Utah listed by family, common, and scientific names. For a more complete listing you may want to order the Utah Tree Browser CD with information on 229 Utah tree species.

      List by Common Name
List by Scientific Name
List by Family
Combined Name List

Web Key to the Trees of Northern Utah Mountains
Identify common trees of northern Utah by leaf and fruit characteristics.

Key to the Trees of Logan Canyon
This identification key covers nearly every tree species found in the northern Wasatch mountains.

Checklist of Woody Plants of Logan Canyon and Surrounding Mountains This is a nearly complete list of every woody plant species (trees, shrubs, and vines) found in Logan Canyon and the northern Wasatch mountains.

Checklist of Trees of Tony Grove This is a nearly complete list of every tree and shrub species found in the Tony Grove area of Logan Canyon.

   

What is a Tree?
This article describes how trees are different from grasses, sunflowers, dandelions, and other types of plants, and what trees have in common with shrubs and woody vines.

   

Utah Conifers
This eight page fact sheet titled "Conifers for Utah" has over 50 color photos and short descriptions of almost every conifer native to or found in Utah.

    Hunt for Big Trees
Utah is home to seven National Champion Big Trees. Do you know where a big tree lives? You may be able to nominate a State or National Champion.
    Forestry, Botanical, and Tree Glossaries
Look here to find alphabetical lists of common terms in forestry and botany.
  Botanical and Tree Glossary
Forestry Terms
    Silvics of North America
USDA Forest Service Agriculture Handbook 654. This is an exceptional source for detailed information on North American trees.