Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Similar to bur oak, but without the fuzzy acorn cap
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed and rounded, not pointed.
Acorns: It produces acorns with deep, scaly cups.
Distribution: White oak is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Many seedlings planted in 2013
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Quercus velutina is a deciduous tree known for its lobed leaves and dark, furrowed bark.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with bristle-tipped lobes and a shiny dark green upper surface.
Acorns: It produces acorns with deep, scaly cups.
Habitat: It is commonly found in forests and woodlands.
Distribution: Black oak is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Planted east of the big brush island
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Quercus coccinea is a deciduous tree known for its lobed leaves and brilliant red fall foliage.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with bristle-tipped lobes and have a glossy green upper surface.
Acorns: It produces acorns with shallow, saucer-like cups.
Habitat: It is commonly found in forests and woodlands.
Distribution: Scarlet oak is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Planted east of the big brush island
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Quercus bicolor is a deciduous tree known for its lobed leaves and acorns.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with smooth edges.
Bark: The bark is light gray and develops scaly plates.
Fruit: It produces acorns.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands and along streams.
Distribution: Swamp white oak is native to North America.
Occurance
Specimens first planted in 2013 as seedlings in select areas scattered in the former pasture as well as along the winding path.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Quercus ellipsoidalis is a deciduous tree known for its sharply lobed leaves and acorns.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with bristle-tipped teeth.
Bark: The bark is dark gray and develops distinctive pin-like ridges.
Fruit: It produces acorns.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and sandy soils.
Distribution: Northern pin oak is native to North America.
Occurance
Most of the “red” oaks at the arboretum are Q. ellipsidalis and large specimens are found throughout the woods with trunks of 3 feet diameter or more. Though in the last few years, several of the larger examples have come down in wind storms. This tree is actively regenerating and many smaller seedlings are coming up.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: MAYBE
Description
Appearance: Quercus rubra is a deciduous tree known for its deeply lobed leaves and acorns.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with pointed tips.
Bark: The bark is dark brownish-gray and develops rough, scaly ridges.
Fruit: It produces acorns.
Habitat: It is commonly found in various habitats, including deciduous forests.
Distribution: Northern red oak is native to North America.
Occurance
True Northern Red oaks may not occur naturally.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Quercus macrocarpa is a deciduous tree known for its large, lobed leaves and large acorns.
Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed with rounded tips.
Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and develops deep furrows.
Fruit: It produces large, corky-scaled acorns.
Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including prairies and savannas.
Distribution: Bur oak is native to North America.
Occurance
The Bur Oaks can be found throughout the woods from small seedlings, to massive mature trees.
