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American Beech

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

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EdibleDynamic accumulatorWindbreak

A stately native hardwood tree prized for its smooth gray bark, fine-textured foliage, and golden fall color. Grows slowly to large size and prefers cool, moist conditions with some shade.

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American Chestnut

American Chestnut

Castanea dentata

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EdibleErosion controlBiomass and mulch

A large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for its edible nuts and attractive foliage, though now critically endangered due to chestnut blight disease. Historically an important timber and mast tree, it produces fragrant catkins in early summer followed by spiky burrs containing nuts.

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Black Oak

Black Oak

Quercus velutina

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EdibleDynamic accumulatorWindbreak

A large deciduous oak native to eastern North America, valued for its dark, deeply lobed leaves that turn rich burgundy-red in fall. It grows vigorously in full sun and is tolerant of various soil conditions once established.

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Blue Oak

Blue Oak

Quercus douglasii

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Drought-hardyWindbreakBiomass and mulch

A native California oak with distinctive blue-gray foliage and a wide, spreading crown. Highly drought-tolerant and ideal for dry landscapes, it produces acorns that support local wildlife.

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Bur Oak

Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

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EdibleWildlife habitat & foodDrought-hardy

A large, slow-growing native oak with deeply lobed leaves and distinctive large acorns with fringed caps. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, providing fall color and wildlife value.

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California Black Oak

California Black Oak

Quercus kelloggii

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EdibleBiomass and mulch

A native California oak with deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn russet-red in fall. Tolerant of drought and heat, it's ideal for Mediterranean and dry-climate landscapes.

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Canyon Live Oak

Canyon Live Oak

Quercus chrysolepis

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Drought-hardyEvergreenErosion control

A drought-tolerant evergreen oak native to California with golden-scaled acorns and dense foliage. It thrives in dry, rocky terrain and is excellent for water-wise landscapes.

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Chestnut Oak

Chestnut Oak

Quercus montana

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EdibleErosion controlBiomass and mulch

A large native oak with deeply lobed leaves that turn yellow to rust in fall and distinctive chestnut-like leaves. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides excellent wildlife value.

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Chinese Chestnut

Chinese Chestnut

Castanea mollissima

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EdibleErosion controlBiomass and mulch

Chinese chestnut is a large deciduous tree prized for its edible nuts and blight-resistant characteristics. It produces fragrant flowers in late spring and substantial crops of nuts in fall, making it valuable for both food production and landscape interest.

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Chinkapin Oak

Chinkapin Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

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EdibleDrought-hardyErosion control

A native oak tree with attractive gray-white bark and small leaves that turn golden-bronze in fall. Excellent for dry sites and limestone soils, it produces small acorns favored by wildlife.

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Coast Live Oak

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

A California native oak with a broad, spreading crown and small, holly-like leaves that are glossy green above and silvery below. Highly drought-tolerant and adapted to coastal conditions, it provides excellent shade and wildlife habitat.

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Cork Oak

Cork Oak

Quercus suber

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EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A long-lived Mediterranean oak prized for its thick, corky bark which is harvested to produce cork. Extremely drought-tolerant and suited to warm climates, it provides excellent wildlife habitat and is a keystone species in cork oak forests.

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Engleman Oak

Engleman Oak

Quercus engelmannii

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EdibleDrought-hardyWindbreak

A drought-tolerant oak native to southern California, Engelmann oak is a medium-sized spreading tree with small leaves and deep roots adapted to arid conditions. It provides wildlife habitat and acorns for food, making it valuable in permaculture systems in dry regions.

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English Oak

English Oak

Quercus robur

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EdibleWindbreakHedgerow

A stately, long-lived deciduous tree with a broad spreading crown and deeply lobed leaves that turn russet-brown in autumn. It produces acorns and is valued for its majestic form and wildlife habitat.

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European Beech

European Beech

Fagus sylvatica

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EdibleWindbreakHedgerow

A large, graceful deciduous tree with smooth gray bark and dense foliage that turns golden-bronze in autumn. Valued as a shade tree and for its elegant form in parks and large gardens.

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Holm Oak

Holm Oak

Quercus ilex

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EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A dense, evergreen Mediterranean oak with small, dark glossy leaves and a rounded crown. Highly drought-tolerant once established and tolerates poor, rocky soils.

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Interior Live Oak

Interior Live Oak

Quercus wislizeni

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EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A drought-tolerant evergreen oak native to California's interior foothills, featuring small leaves and slow growth. It develops a sturdy, spreading form and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for dry landscapes.

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Island Oak

Island Oak

Quercus tomentella

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EvergreenErosion control

Island Oak is a drought-tolerant evergreen oak native to the Channel Islands of California, valued for its dense, rounded canopy and ability to thrive in dry, exposed conditions. It produces acorns and provides excellent wildlife habitat while requiring minimal water once established.

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Netleaf Oak

Netleaf Oak

Quercus rugosa

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WindbreakErosion control

A drought-tolerant oak native to southwestern North America, characterized by distinctive wrinkled or rugose leaves that give it its common name. It is a slow-growing, multi-stemmed tree valuable for wildlife habitat and xeriscaping in arid regions.

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Northern Red Oak

Northern Red Oak

Quercus rubra

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WindbreakHedgerowErosion control

A large deciduous oak native to eastern North America with a pyramidal form when young, maturing to a rounded shape. Its glossy green summer foliage turns brilliant red in fall, and it produces acorns favored by wildlife.

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Oregon Oak

Oregon Oak

Quercus garryana

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Wildlife habitat & foodDrought-hardyWindbreak

Oregon oak is a native deciduous oak with a broad, spreading crown and distinctive lobed leaves that turn golden-brown in fall. Highly drought-tolerant and slow-growing, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.

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Pin Oak

Pin Oak

Quercus palustris

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WindbreakErosion controlBiomass and mulch

A medium to large deciduous oak with a pyramidal form and deeply lobed leaves that turn brilliant red-scarlet in fall. Pin oak thrives in full sun and tolerates wet soils, making it suitable for wet areas and rain gardens.

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Post Oak

Post Oak

Quercus stellata

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Wildlife habitat & foodDrought-hardyWindbreak

Post oak is a native deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and distinctive cross-shaped leaves that turn russet-brown in fall. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and prefers full sun, making it well-suited for dry, difficult sites.

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Scarlet Oak

Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea

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WindbreakBiomass and mulch

A native oak prized for its brilliant scarlet fall foliage and open, spreading branching habit. It grows at a moderate pace and reaches 50–80 feet tall, making it an excellent shade tree for large landscapes.

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