Oak trees are the best possible choice for habitat value, in that they support hundreds of native insect varieties. Fortunately, there are many oak species to choose from to suit your needs and preferences. Below is a list of larger native trees that are well-suited for residential landscapes. If you need trees for community planting, we recommend reaching out to our friends at Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.
American Linden (Tilia americana)
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii)
Cucumber Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata)
Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioicus)
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
Short-leaf Pine (Pinus echinata)
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
White Oak (Quercus alba)
Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)