state tree

noun

: a tree selected (as by the legislature) as an emblem of a state of the U.S.

Examples of state tree in a Sentence

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Buckeyes These no-bake treats are a candy made to resemble the nuts from the buckeye tree, the official Ohio state tree. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 They’re crafted to resemble the nuts from the buckeye tree, the official Ohio state tree. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 They’re made to resemble the nuts from the buckeye tree, the official Ohio state tree. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 The official state tree of Wisconsin is the Sugar Maple, and its sap is the primary source of maple syrup. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state tree

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of state tree was in 1917

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“State tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20tree. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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