Bur oak
Quercus macrocarpa is among the most majestic of oaks. It’s a strong, slow-growing tree native to areas of North America. It can reach 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Zones 3-9
English oak
Quercus robur is rugged tree with furrowed bark and dark green leaves. It grows 120 feet tall and 80 feet wide. Zones 5-8
Northern red oak
Quercus rubra offers good fall color (in shades of yellow and red) and grows 80 feet tall and 70 feet wide. It’s native to areas of North America. Zones 5-9
Pin oak
Quercus palustris is another good pick for fall color with its green leaves that turn scarlet in fall. It’s native to North America and grows 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Zones 4-8
Sawtooth oak
Quercus acutissima is an Asian oak that bears long, toothed leaves. It grows 70 feet tall and wide. Zones 6-9
Scarlet oak
Quercus coccinea bears elliptical leaves that turn a fiery red in fall. Its scaly gray bark is attractive, too. It’s native to areas of North America. Zones 5-9
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