Plants in family fagaceae
Quercus palustris
Quercus palustris, commonly known as the pin oak, is a fast-growing shade tree native to North America. It features dark green leaves in summer that turn a brilliant red in fall, providing a stunning seasonal display. This tree is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including wet soils, and produces small, round brown acorns. It is an important wildlife tree and is tolerant of transplanting, making it a versatile choice for landscaping.
Quercus acutissima
Quercus acutissima, also known as the sawtooth oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. It features dark gray, deeply furrowed bark and leaves with small saw-tooth-like lobes. The tree produces heavy crops of acorns, attracting wildlife such as beetles and butterflies. It grows up to 40 to 60 feet tall and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. This fast-growing oak is exceptionally cold hardy and provides vibrant fall color, making it a valuable addition to landscapes.
Castanea mollissima
Castanea mollissima, or Chinese chestnut, is a deciduous tree known for its high yield of sweet, edible nuts. It features a massive trunk and wide-spreading crown, with glossy green leaves that turn yellow and gold in fall. The tree is blight-resistant and requires another cultivar for pollination. It thrives in well-drained, moist, loamy soils and full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Quercus shumardii
Quercus shumardii, or Shumard oak, is a large deciduous tree known for its stunning fall foliage and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. It provides ample shade and improves air quality, making it a valuable addition to landscapes. This oak requires full sun and well-draining soil, with regular watering during its early years. It is drought-resistant once established and can survive in soils that experience flooding. Shumard oak is one of the largest species in the red oak group, with a mature height of 80-115 feet and a crown width of 40-60 feet.
Quercus phellos
The Willow Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the south-central and eastern United States, known for its willow-like leaves and fast growth. It typically reaches heights of 65 to 100 feet with a trunk diameter of 3 to 5 feet. The tree produces small acorns, which begin to appear when the tree is about 15 years old, and are a food source for wildlife. Its leaves are bright green on top and paler underneath, turning a bright yellow-brown in autumn. The Willow Oak thrives in medium to moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including those with poor drainage. It is commonly found in lowland floodplains and uplands and is popular as an ornamental tree in urban settings. The tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is fairly drought-tolerant once established.
Quercus texana
Quercus texana, or Nuttall oak, is a fast-growing tree native to North America, producing acorns that are a favorite among wildlife. It features lobed leaves that turn bright red in fall and grows well in wet planting sites. The tree prefers loamy, well-drained soil and full sun.
Quercus michauxii
Quercus michauxii, commonly known as the swamp chestnut oak, is a large deciduous tree native to the southeastern and midwestern United States. It thrives in wet or swampy soils and is known for its stunning red fall foliage. This tree can grow up to 65 feet tall and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient addition to landscapes. Its acorns, which are large and relatively sweet, provide food for various wildlife, including squirrels and deer. The wood is similar to other white oaks and is traditionally used for basket weaving. The swamp chestnut oak is often cultivated as a shade or street tree due to its long lifespan and ability to improve soil quality.
Quercus rubra
Quercus rubra, commonly known as the Northern Red Oak, is a fast-growing, long-lived deciduous tree native to the United States. It reaches about 20 feet in height after 10 years and is known for its deeply lobed foliage and outstanding fall color in red and russet tones. This tree produces acorns that serve as food for wildlife and is tolerant of urban conditions, making it a versatile choice for landscapes.
Quercus alba
Quercus alba, or White Oak, is a majestic shade tree native to the United States, known for its longevity and ecological importance. It features large leaves with smooth, deep lobes that turn dark red to russet in autumn. The tree produces acorns and has strong, sturdy branches, making it valuable for wildlife and wood production, particularly for whiskey barrels.
Castanea dentata
Castanea dentata, or American chestnut, was once a dominant tree in Eastern forests before nearly going extinct due to a fungus in 1904. It produces long, fuzzy catkins with white flowers and green spikey seed pods containing edible nuts. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and supports a wide range of wildlife.
Quercus muehlenbergii
Quercus muehlenbergii, or chinkapin oak, is a member of the White Oak group with a wide-spreading crown and sweet acorns loved by wildlife. It features robust leaves with shallow-lobed margins and warm-toned fall colors. This long-lived tree is native to North America and thrives in alkaline soils, making it a valuable timber source and a beautiful addition to landscapes.
Quercus nigra
Quercus nigra, commonly known as the water oak, is a fast-growing shade tree that produces acorns before its tenth year, attracting wildlife. It thrives in moist soil and prefers full sun, handling strong winds well but disliking coastal conditions. Hardy to zone 6, this tree is frost tender and provides ample shade, making it a popular choice for large landscapes.
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' is a cascading focal point tree with glossy, scalloped leaves and spiky husked nutlets. It grows to a height of 35-50 feet and displays a coppery golden color in the fall. This tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture, making it a bird-friendly addition to landscapes.
Quercus marilandica
Quercus marilandica, commonly known as blackjack oak, is a robust tree with bristly, lobed leaves and nearly black, rough bark. It grows to a height and width of 20-40 feet and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils. This oak attracts butterflies and bees, and its acorns ripen in the fall, providing food for wildlife. It serves as a host plant for caterpillars and is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Quercus velutina
Quercus velutina, similar to the Red Oak, is a deciduous tree with deeply furrowed bark and bright yellow to orange inner bark. It grows moderately well on dry uplands and slopes, producing acorns that are valuable to wildlife. Although not commonly used as an ornamental tree, it thrives in poor and varied soils.
Quercus coccinea
The Quercus coccinea, commonly known as the Scarlet Oak, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its striking fall foliage. It is a fast-growing shade tree with a robust structure, featuring leathery leaves with deep lobes and bristle tips. This oak produces large acorns that are a valuable food source for wildlife. It is adaptable to various soil types and can withstand periods of drought once established. The tree's open canopy and ridged, grey-brown bark add to its visual appeal. It is relatively free from significant pest or disease issues, making it a durable choice for landscapes. The Scarlet Oak is also recognized for its ecological benefits, supporting bird populations as part of Audubon's Plants for Birds program.
Fagus sylvatica 'Rohanii'
Fagus sylvatica 'Rohanii' is a large deciduous tree with bronzy-purple spring foliage that turns deep reddish-purple in summer and orange in fall. It has unique wavy leaf margins and produces spiny fruit with edible nuts. This tree is very cold hardy and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Castanea sativa 'Colossal'
Castanea sativa 'Colossal' is a large shade tree that produces bright yellow flowers and up to 50 pounds of chestnuts. It is a hybrid cross between Japanese and European Chestnut, known for its resistance to Chestnut blight. This sun-loving tree thrives in well-drained soil.
Lithocarpus edulis 'Starburst'
Lithocarpus edulis 'Starburst' is an evergreen tree introduced by Woodlanders Nursery, reaching 12 feet tall with glossy leaves featuring a gold pattern. It produces typical acorns in October, adding interest to gardens.
Quercus bicolor
Quercus bicolor, also known as the swamp white oak, is a fast-growing shade tree native to North America. It features two-toned leaves, dark green on top and velvety-white underneath, which turn golden in the fall. The tree is adaptable to both wet and dry soils and is drought-tolerant once established. It produces acorns after 20 years, providing a valuable food source for wildlife.
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus macrocarpa, or bur oak, is a long-lived tree native to the eastern United States, capable of reaching up to 400 years in age. It is drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil types, making it a resilient choice for landscapes. The tree produces large acorns that attract wildlife and thrives in full sun.
Quercus pagoda
Quercus pagoda, native to North America, is a large tree supporting wildlife with its branches and acorns. It grows 80-120 feet tall and 30-60 feet wide, with glossy, dark green foliage and yellowish-brown fall color. This tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun to partial shade.
Quercus imbricaria
Quercus imbricaria, commonly known as the shingle oak, is a North American native tree with oval-shaped, dark green leaves. It has a broad, round-headed canopy and is known for its fantastic fall color. This tree is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, with acorns that ripen in the fall of their second year. Its leaves persist through winter, providing year-round interest.
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' is a deciduous tree with striking three-colored leaves in burgundy, white, and rose. It is cold hardy, slow-growing, and long-lived, making it a unique addition to any landscape. This tree prefers some afternoon shade and regular watering to maintain its vibrant foliage.
Quercus prinoides
Quercus prinoides, also known as the Dwarf Chinkapin Oak, is a small tree or large shrub reaching 6-18 feet in height. It features oval foliage with scalloped edges and warm fall colors of browns, coppers, and golden-yellow. This plant produces acorns loved by wildlife and is heat and humidity-resistant, thriving in USDA zones 6-9.