Here's how to find the GCD:
1. Factor each number:
* 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
* 15: 1, 3, 5, 15
* 9: 1, 3, 9
2. Identify the common factors:
* The common factors of 12, 15, and 9 are 1 and 3.
3. The greatest common factor is 3.
Therefore, the greatest number of trees you can plant per group without mixing types is 3.