Oak - Wikipedia
An oak is a hardwood tree or shrub in the genus Quercus of the beech family. They have spirally arranged leaves, often with lobed edges, and a nut called an acorn , borne within a cup. The genus is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere; it includes some 500 species, both deciduous and evergreen .
List of Quercus species - Wikipedia
The sections of subgenus Quercus are mostly native to the New World, with the notable exception of the white oaks of sect. Quercus and the endemic Quercus pontica. In contrast, the sections of the subgenus Cerris are exclusively native to the Old World. [2]
Quercus robur - Wikipedia
Quercus robur, the pedunculate oak or English oak, [ 3 ][ 4 ] is a species of flowering plant in the beech and oak family, Fagaceae. It is a large tree, native to most of Europe and western Asia, and is widely cultivated in other temperate regions.
Oak | Description, Characteristics, Types, & Facts | Britannica
Aug 23, 2024 · oak, (genus Quercus), genus of about 450 species of ornamental and timber trees and shrubs in the beech family (Fagaceae), distributed throughout the north temperate zone and at high altitudes in the tropics.
Quercus rubra - USDA Plants Database
Quercus L. - oak P: Species : Quercus rubra L. - northern red oak P: Quercus rubra L. northern red oak. Images. Click on the carousel image to display a larger version (if available). Image Usage Requirements and Citations Click here for more …
Quercus (Oak) – Purdue Arboretum Explorer - Purdue University
Quercus ellipsoidalis is very closely related to Q. palustris (Pin Oak), but is better suited for the Midwest. Very similar to the Pin Oak, the Northern Pin Oak is a handsome tree with distinctive and regular branching, spreading to horizontal to drooping, from top to bottom of the tree.
Quercus robur (Common Oak, English Oak, European Oak, French Oak …
English Oak is a large, broadleaf deciduous tree that is a member of the white oak group. This tree has a broad-spreading, rounded crown, and grows 40 to 70 feet tall and equally as wide. The trunk of the tree is short, rounded, and sturdy, and the bark is …
English oak | Description, Tree, Leaf, Wood, & Facts | Britannica
English oak, (Quercus robur), ornamental and timber tree that is native to Eurasia but also cultivated in North America and Australia. Many varieties are grown as ornamentals, including a popular columnar form.
Common oak - Kew
Probably one of the most recognisable trees in Britain, the common oak (Quercus robur) is a cultural icon. Oak trees, leaves and acorns all feature on coats of arms, company logos and coins. Growing tall and broad, the common oak can be found in woodlands across Europe and plays a key role in forest ecosystems.
English Oak (Quercus robur) - British Trees - Woodland Trust
Oak, English (Quercus robur) The ruling majesty of the woods, the wise old English oak holds a special place in our culture, history, and hearts. It supports more life than any other native tree species in the UK; even its fallen leaves support biodiversity.