- Oak - Wikipedia
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 countries In Indo-European and related religions, the oak is associated with thunder gods
- Oak | Description, Characteristics, Types, Facts | Britannica
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 characterized by alternate, simple, deciduous or evergreen leaves with lobed, toothed, or entire margins
- 49 Types of Oak Trees (with Pictures): Identification Guide
A visual identification guide to oak trees, including pictures of oak leaves, bark, and acorns to assist you in identifying the correct type of oak tree
- Oak Tree: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife
Oak trees are found throughout the world in a variety of habitats, but they are most widely distributed in North America and Asia These tall and beautiful trees have a variety of uses among both humans and various forms of wildlife
- Complete guide to oak trees - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
All you need to know about oak trees in our Grow Guide Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
- Oak - New World Encyclopedia
Oak is prized wood for construction because of its strength, elasticity, durability, attractive grain, and resistance to pest species
- 19 Different Types Of Oak Trees With Photos For Identification
Oak trees are broadly categorized into two main groups: the white oak group and the red oak group, each encompassing a variety of species It’s key to note that these broad categories shouldn’t be mistaken for the individual species sharing their names
- Oak Trees - Gardening Solutions
Oak (genus Quercus) is comprised of 400−600 species ranging across North America south through Central America to Columbia, Europe, North Africa, and Asia Quercus comes from the Latin name for “oak” and is formed from two Celtic words: quer meaning “beautiful” and cuez meaning “tree ”
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