Oak

    Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa

  • large deciduous tree with very large leaves
  • bark has spongy texture
  • produces largest acorns of all the oaks
  • slow growing to 55' tall and 45' wide

    Live Oak - Quercus virginiana

  • medium evergreen tree with broad spreading habit
  • shiny green foliage reaches up to 3 inches long
  • heat and drought hardy
  • slow growing 40' tall and 25' wide

    Northern Red Oak - Quercus rubra

  • large deciduous tree with rounded symmetrical shape
  • glossy dark green leaves turn russet-red to bright red in fall
  • few insect and disease problems
  • slow growing 60-80' tall and 50-60' wide

    Pin Oak - Quercus palustrus

  • large deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape
  • glossy dark green summer foliage turns bronze to red in fall
  • prefers acidic soil
  • slow growing to 60-80' tall and 30-40' wide

    Sawtooth Oak - Quercus acutissima

  • large deciduous tree with pyramidal shape when young
  • dark lustrous green foliage turns yellow to golden brown in fall
  • name comes from serrated edge of leaves
  • slow growing to 40-50' tall and 40' wide

    Shumardi Red Oak - Quercus shumardi

  • large deciduous tree with rounded shape
  • dark green leaves turn a vivid red in fall
  • adapts well to many soil and climate conditions
  • slow to moderate growing to 80-100' tall and 50-60' wide

    Swamp White Oak - Quercus bicolor

  • large deciduous tree with a round crown
  • leaves are glossy green on top and white on bottom
  • bark is flaky, especially on young trees
  • slow growing to 45' tall and 45' wide

    Water Oak - Quercus nigra

  • large semi-evergreen tree holds its leaves longer than others
  • dense leaves are small and bluish-green
  • thrives in wet or moist soils
  • slow growing to 60' tall and 40' wide

    Willow Oak - Quercus phellos

  • large deciduous tree with a graceful shape
  • leaves are narrow and willow-like
  • shiny green foliage turns a bright orange in the fall
  • slow growing to 60' tall and 35' wide

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