Oaks of New England

Oaks are everywhere, but this guide is limited to those that you might find in New England.

northern red oak 1
Quercus rubra
Black Oak 2
Quercus velutina
White Oak 3
Quercus alba
Swamp White Oak 4
Quercus bicolor
burr oak 5
Quercus macrocarpa
chinkapin oak 6
Quercus muehlenbergii
Pin Oak 7
Quercus palustris
Chestnut Oak 8
Quercus montana
Bear Oak 9
Quercus ilicifolia
willow oak 4
Quercus phellos

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