what is the name of the alabama state tree?
Pinus palustris
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 Several notable trees are located on the grounds . An Eastern White Pine , the state tree of Michigan , is located at the east front of the building . The Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr . Tree was planted in memory of the slain leader in 1984 to the north of the Austin Blair Monument . The oldest tree on the grounds is a catalpa on the southeast lawn present when the Capitol was dedicated in 1873 . The American Forestry Association has certified that this catalpa is the largest living tree of its kind in the United States . The most recently dedicated tree is a blue spruce called " the Freedom Tree , " planted in 1973 as a memorial to the Vietnam War 's missing @-@ in @-@ action and prisoners of war . 

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 State tree : Eastern redbud 

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 The Ohio Revised Code also specifies smaller versions of this design to be used as the governor 's naval flag and automobile flag . 

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 State bird : Ring @-@ necked pheasant 
