 | Quercus acutissima Sawtooth Oak  |  Tree Form Leaf
| | | | Height: 75' - 90' Fall Foliage: Yellow | | Width: 60' - 70' Fruit: 1" acorn | | Shape: Oval to broad Soil Condition: Well-drained, acidic | | Zone: 5 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Japan and China | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: An oak with shiny, sharply serrated leaves. Many mature plants | | are wider than tall. Bark is dark in color with vertical fissures on | | young trunks. Trunks become corky as they mature. Tolerates dry, | | compacted soil. | | Applications: Specimen, street tree, parks. |
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| Quercus alba White Oak |
| | Height: 75' - 90' Fall Foliage: Brown to wine | | Width: 50' - 80' Fruit: 3/4" acorn | | Shape: Oval to rounded Soil Condition: Well-drained, fertile | | Zone: 3 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: A truly stately tree. This slow-growing large native shade tree | | has attractive silver-gray bark and ornamental, round lobed leaves. | | Choice tree for longevity. | | Applications: Specimen, parks, allée. |
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| Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak |
| | Height: 50' - 60' Fall Foliage: Yellow | | Width: 50' - 60' Fruit: 1" paired acorns | | Shape: Short trunk, rounded top Soil Condition: Moist and well drained acid ph | | Zone: 3 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern North America | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This tree is native to low-lying swampy areas, making it ideal for wet conditions. Bark is ashy-gray. | | Leaves are similar to white oak, but not as deeply lobed. A broad, open crown | | casts dense shade. | | Applications: Specimen, parks, allée, wet locations. |
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| Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak |
| | Height: 75' - 90' Fall Foliage: Scarlet | | Width: 40' - 50' Fruit: 1/2" - 1" acorn | | Shape: Rounded and open Soil Condition: Well-drained, moist, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This tree resembles Quercus rubra in form and Quercus palustris | | in foliage. Leaves become crimson-red in fall. Extended fall color | | adds beauty to fall landscapes. More rounded and open at maturity than rubra. | | Applications: Parks, specimen, open areas. |
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| Quercus imbricaria Shingle Oak |
| | Height: 65' - 75' Fall Foliage: Yellow to russet | | Width: 50' - 60' Fruit: 5/8" dark brown acorn | | Shape: Pyramidal to oval Soil Condition: Moist to well-drained, acidic | | Zone: 5 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: Shingle oak has dark, shiny green leaves that are 6" long and 1 1/2" | | wide. Does well under urban conditions. Prefers moist, rich, | | acidic, loam. A good substitute for Quercus phellos in colder | | climates. | | Applications: Parks, specimen. |
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| Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak |
| | Height: 70' - 80' Fall Foliage: Yellow to brown | | Width: 70' - 80' Fruit: 3/4" to 1/2" acorn | | Shape: Oval to rounded Soil Condition: Well-drained to moist, alkaline | | Zone: 2 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern North America | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: Bur Oak tolerates harsh urban conditions, making it a rarity among oaks. | | It has a broad crown and stout branches that create dense shade. Gray-brown, | | deeply furrowed bark gives it a distinct appearance. The acorn cup is fringed, | | giving it an ornate appearance. | | Applications: Specimen, parks. |
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| Quercus palustris Pin Oak |
| | Height: 75' - 100' Fall Foliage: Red to bronze | | Width: 25' - 40' Fruit: 1/2" light brown acorn | | Shape: Pyramidal Soil Condition: Well-drained to moist, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: No | | Description: The easiest of all oaks to transplant. Pyramidal in growth habit, with sweeping lower branches. | | Normally has a strong central leader. | | Applications: Parks, wet locations, specimen, street tree. |
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| Quercus palustris Green Pillar ® Pin Oak 'Pringreen' PP9093 | 'Princeton Nurseries Introduction' | |
| | Height: 50' - 60' Fall Foliage: Maroon | | Width: 12' - 15' Fruit: Insignificant | | Shape: Fastigiate Soil Condition: Well-drained to moist, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: No | | Description: Our newest introduction. This is the most fastigiate form of pin oak. | | The branches form a 20 - 25 degree angle from the main trunk and the | | lower branches do not sweep toward the ground, making lawn maintenance easy. | | A very narrow and uniformly branched tree with nice glossy green leaves. Fall | | color is spectacular maroon red. The handsome silhouette provides winter interest. | | Applications: Specimen, walkways. |
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| Quercus phellos Willow Oak | Height: 50' - 75' Fall Foliage: Yellow to deep red | | Width: 30' - 40' Fruit: 1/2" long acorns | | Shape: Oval Soil Condition: Moist, well-drained | | Zone: 5 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: New York to Florida West to | | Missouri and Texas | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: | | Applications: Streets, avenues, parks, golf courses, and commercial sites. |
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| Quercus prinus Chestnut Oak |
| | Height: 60' - 70' Fall Foliage: Orange to yellow-brown | | Width: 60' - 70' Fruit: 1 1/4" acorn | | Shape: Irregular spreading Soil Condition: Well-drained | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern North America | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: The leaf of this oak resembles our native Chestnut tree. | | The bark is nearly black and deeply furrowed. Grows well in rocky, | | poor soils as well as moist locations. | | Applications: Specimen, parks. |
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| Quercus robur English Oak |
| | Height: 75' - 90' Fall Foliage: Brown | | Width: 70' - 90' Fruit: Insignificant | | Shape: Rounded Soil Condition: Dry, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Western Asia, Europe | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: Majestic spreading oak with a short trunk and open head. Deep green | | foliage. Common in Europe but usually encountered in our country as | | one of the narrow growing cultivars. | | Applications: Parks, estates. |
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| Quercus robur 'Rose Hill' English Oak 'Rose Hill' |
| | Height: 60' - 70' Fall Foliage: Brown | | Width: 15' - 18' Fruit: Insignificant | | Shape: Columnar Soil Condition: Dry, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Western Asia, Europe | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This upright form of English oak has glossy green foliage and | | shows excellent resistance to mildew. | | Applications: Specimen, parks, allée. |
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| Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak |
| | Height: 75' - 95' Fall Foliage: Varying shades of red | | Width: 60' - 70' Fruit: 3/4" - 1" acorn | | Shape: Symmetrical, rounded Soil Condition: Well-drained to dry, acidic | | Zone: 4 - 8 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern North America | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: Quercus rubra is the New Jersey state tree. It is a fast growing native oak that | | tolerates urban conditions well and exhibits a fall color of varying shades of red. | | Upright to horizontal branching. | | Applications: Parks, specimen. |
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| Quercus shumardii Shumard Oak | Height: 60' - 80' Fall Foliage: Deep red | | Width: 40' - 50' Fruit: 3/4" - 1" acorn | | Shape: Pyramidal Soil Condition: Well-drained | | Zone: 5 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: A large stately oak similar to Quercus rubra but with a fuller and | | heavier crown. Pyramidal habit when young, spreading when older. | | Leathery, dark green foliage. Although this tree is very drought | | tolerant, it is also found in wet soils. | | Applications: Parks, specimen. |
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