Almost a third of oak species are threatened with extinction due to climate change, invasive pests, and habitat loss. In culture, the oak tree is a symbol of strength and serves as the national tree of many …

Dec 18, 2025 · Oak, genus of about 450 species of trees and shrubs in the beech family (Fagaceae), distributed throughout the north temperate zone and at high altitudes in the tropics. Oak species are …

Jan 15, 2025 · Oaks appear so often in the story of humanity that it could scarcely have been written without them - literally. From as early as the 4th century, ink in much of the world was made from oak …

Who doesn't love oak trees? They're big, beautiful, useful, and can live for hundreds of years. Here's a list of some common oak species in the US with detailed descriptions and photos of bark and leaves …

Apr 17, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll explore 58 common types of oak trees with detailed descriptions and identification tips. You’ll learn about their native regions, growth habits, leaf characteristics, and …

Aug 27, 2025 · Explore ten different types of oak trees that thrive in Virginia, each offering unique characteristics and benefits to enhance your landscape.

The oak tree is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus. There are about 500 living species. They are divided into subgenera. The common name "oak" may also appear in the names of species in related …

Quercus robur, the pedunculate (or "English") oak, 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 …

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 …

It is also often just called "live oak" within its native area, but the full name "southern live oak" helps to distinguish it from other live oaks, a general term for any evergreen species of oak.