A recent DNR analysis of tree populations in Minnesota cities (not including those in parks and other wooded areas) found an extensive variety.
TreePercent of
typeurban forest
Maple20.2%
Spruce18.0
Ash15.1
Apple7.6
Pine6.4
Oak5.5
Elm3.9
Birch3.8
Basswood3.6
Poplar2.5
Boxelder2.2
Honeylocust2.0
Hackberry1.4
Plum1.4
Source: Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources
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