Thanks for submitting your question to Ask Extension. Michigan is home to more than 75 different native species of trees, according to the Michigan State University Extension. While some publications, such as this field guide, mention over 100 species in the state, the generally cited number for native species is over 75, with 69 common ones detailed in E2332.

Link to E2332 publication: Identifying trees of Michigan Identifying Trees of Michigan: E2332 Revised 2025 - Natural Resources

Here is a link to a list of trees found in Michigan’s upper peninsula TreesUP.PDF

Here is a link to Michigan State University’s regional native plant lists: Regional Plant Lists - Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

Here is a link to an publication from Michigan State University called “Going Native with Michigan Trees” GoingNative.pdf

This is a link to the Michigan Forests Forever Teachers Guide: Michigan Forest Facts

A link to some forest facts written by MSU Facing the Facts - Forestry

This is a great website about trees TreesAreGood.org check out the education section.

Here is a list from Grand Valley State University of native Michigan trees from 2024 https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/110307C6-9B99-C776-ED4BB078E3588909/michigantreelist2024.pdf

Another publication listing Michigan native trees from the DNR https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/Publications/pdfs/ForestsLandWater/UCF/MiCoTSS.pdf