South Carolina has over 60 aboriginal species of trees , according to Clemson University , muse the wide range of growing conditions in the state . Trees found on the Coastal Plains are well - adapted to wet and salty condition and flaxen soil . The Piedmont foothill and the Blue Ridge Mountain areas produce many large , hardwood Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree – such as oak tree , maple and elms .

Conifers

South Carolina has several native coniferous tree species , identifiable by their phonograph needle - similar leaf . The Loblolly Pine ( Pinus taeda ) give rise 2- to 3 - in needles in a fan - like form . It is the principal commercial pine species in the southeasterly United States , consort to Clemson University . Longleaf Pine ( Pinus palustris ) has needle that grow 8 to 20 inch long , the longest of any pine in South Carolina . Slash Pine ( Pinus elliottii ) grow throughout the coastal plains and is a major source of material for boat building ( woodwind instrument , tar and pitch ) . Pone Pine ( Pinus serotina ) spring up in the wetland of the Coastal Plains . Its needle leaves are rooter mould . The Eastern White Pine ( Pinus strobus ) produces flabby , blue - green needle .

Other Needle-Leaved Evergreens

In addition to pines , several other evergreen , needle - leaved metal money are aboriginal to South Carolina . Cabbage Palmetto ( Sabal palmetto ) is the United States Department of State Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and produces stiff , unsloped needle group together . Classified as a scale - leaf coniferous tree , Eastern Redcedar ( Juniperus virginiana ) produce short , stiff foliage on nubby branches . Eastern Hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis ) has inadequate needle on dim branches and grows slowly in shaded areas .

Untoothed Simple Leaf

Untoothed , bare - leave trees are ordinarily deciduous – with a few exception . The leaves are generally elongate , oval- or heart - shaped with tranquil edge . South Carolina species include several oak varieties , such as Laurel Oak ( Quercus laurifolia ) and Willow Oak ( Quercus phellos ) . Southern Magnolia ( Magnolia grandiflora ) and Sweetbay ( Magnolia virginiana ) have shiny , evergreen leave . Water Tupelo ( Nyssa aquatica ) grow in swampy areas , while Eastern Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) has heart - shaped leave-taking .

Toothed Simple Leaf

Toothed simple leaves are commonly elongated oval , with textured ( or toothed ) boundary . South Carolina trees with these characteristic include Chestnut Oak ( Quercus prinus ) American Holly ( Ilex opaca ) , American Beech ( Fagus grandifolia ) and Black Cherry ( Prunus serotina ) . American Holly and Black Cherry are also recognizable by their fruit .

Lobed Simple

Lobed simple leaves are greet by their intricately determine leaves . Several oak species are native to South Carolina , let in Southern Red Oak ( Quercus falcata ) and Northern Red Oak ( Quercus rubra ) . Sweetgum ( Liquidambar styraciflua ) has star - shaped leaves , corked bark and ball - like fruit . yellowed - Poplar ( Liriodendron tulipifera ) is identified by its tulip - regulate leaf . American Sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis ) has all-embracing leaves and greenish - hoar barque .

Compound Leaves

Compound leaf are characterized by stems that produce multiple leaves in clusters . In South Carolina , trees with compound leaf include Black Walnut ( Juglans nigra Mockernut ) , Hickory ( Carya tomentosa ) , Boxelder ( Acer negundo ) and Honeylocust ( Gleditsia triacanthos ) . Black Walnut and Hickory produce nut as well .

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