How Do You Identify Oak Trees By The Leaves?
Many species and groups of oak trees exist, and their leaves have a variety of characteristics. You can examine the feature of oak leaves to identify the group and species of the tree. You will need to consider multiple features to positively identify an oak. Since some oak trees are rare and only grow in small regions, you may need to also consult local resources to identify an oak. Check the website of your closest university for the page of their agricultural extension. Most university agricultural extensions provide identification information for local plants, including rare oak trees. Look at the ends of the lobes on your oak leaves. Two common groups of oaks are red oaks and white oaks. The lobes of red oaks come to a sharp point. The lobes of white oaks are rounded. Determine whether the leaves are evergreen, if possible. Evergreen leaves do not die during the winter. Only some oak species are evergreen, including Holm Oak and Coast Live Oak. Feel the surface of the oak leaves.
