14K views · 163 reactions | Quercus rubra, or Northern Red Oak, is a...

10K views · 256 reactions | Simply mesmerising. The Hungarian oak (Quercus frainetto) has been transformed by light to showcase the structure of the tree  There's just one week left of Christmas at the Botanics. Have you visited us yet? Say no to festive FOMO, book your tickets now: https://rbge.cc/christmas-2025 | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh | Facebook

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak (Quercus prinoides) is a small, shrubby oak native to barren, dry, sandy sites throughout various regions of the eastern and central US. In my home state of Pennsylvania, it is mostly limited to serpentine barrens, fire-prone sites, and otherwise harsh areas where large trees cannot usually grow. Within the past few years, especially because of the work / research of Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), demand for this small oak species has increased. This species