state tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state tree
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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The plate unveiled Monday features a tall green pine — the state tree — and the North Star, icons featured on the state’s first official flag in 1901.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
The Urbinas suspect the flurry of activity interfered with pollination on their orchard, Heavenly Farms, where the Texas state tree has flourished for decades.
From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2023
The pecan is also the official Texas state tree.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
The piñon pine, New Mexico’s official state tree, is especially vulnerable.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 24, 2021
I draw them and also a dogwood—the state tree AND flower—with a cardinal in it—the state bird.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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