Genus: Quercus — oak
This key uses leaves that were grown in the sun for species identification. Shade-grown leaves can be different in shape or hairyness from sun-grown leaves from the same tree. References: Palmer (1948), Miller and Lamb (1985), Jensen (1997), Nixon and Muller (1997).
Family
This genus’s species in New England
- Quercus alba
- Quercus bicolor
- Quercus cerris
- Quercus coccinea
- Quercus ilicifolia
- Quercus imbricaria
- Quercus macrocarpa
- Quercus montana
- Quercus muehlenbergii
- Quercus palustris
- Quercus phellos
- Quercus prinoides
- Quercus robur
- Quercus rubra
- Quercus stellata
- Quercus velutina
Visit this genus in the Dichotomous Key