Red Oak (Quercus rubra)   and   WhiteOak (Quercus alba)
January 11, 2007
Two Oaks
The distinctive branching patterns of these two oaks make them easy to recognize. In addition to having a more graceful profile, the small branches of the red oak are smooth, while those of the white oak are rough. Red oak family* leaves have pointed lobes, and white oak family** leaves are rounded.
*includes red oaks, black oaks, and scarlet oaks
**includes white oaks, swamp white oaks and scrub oaks