A look at the different types of oak in the world and their uses.
What Kind of Oak is That? How to tell what kind of English oak you have: A blog about the kinds of oak found in England as well as a guide for identifying the type of oak. 1) English Oak - - - Ever wondered what the different types of English oak are? You're not alone. In fact, there's so much confusion about these trees that many people use the term 'English oak' and 'English red oak' interchangeably to refer to both Quercus robur (the English - and native - oak) and Quercus petraea (the English red - or European - oak). Quercus robur (English Oak) Quercus robur (Common name: English Oak, Juniper Oak, Pedunculate oak) is a member of the white oak family and an evergreen plant. It has flat, dark green leaves that are five lobed and have short petioles and a leathery texture. It gives off a scent similar to grape wine when crushed and can grow up to 40m tall in sandy soils. Quercus robur is native to Western Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, France and S