Tree Family Fagaceae - Beeches, Chinkapins and Oaks There are about 900 species in this family worldwide, about 65 trees and 10 shrubs of which are native to North America. Native to the northern hemisphere, the genus Quercus contains several hundred species, including both deciduous and evergreen (often refered to as the 'live oaks') species. although many exhibit the characteristic lobed leaves, some have serrated leaves while others may have a smooth margin. Perhaps most easily recognised shared feature is the acorn (the fruit), borne in a cup-like structure known as a cupule.  Please select a thumbnail for more and larger images and information on each species.

English Oak Quercus robur

Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa

Schoch Oak Quercus X schochiana

Pin Oak Quercus palustris

American Beech Tree Fagus grandifolia

Chestnut Castanea sp.

Weeping European Beech Fagus sylvatica var. 'Pendula'

European Beech Fagus sylvatica

European Beech Fagus sylvatica var. 'Zlatia'

Copper Beech Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'

Cut-leaved European Beech Fagus sylvatica var. 'Laciniata'