endangered oaks

Gene Flow in the Oak Syngameon and Its Impact on Conservation

By Andrew Hipp | August 13, 2024

A new article investigates patterns of geographic overlap—sympatry—in North American oak species.

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Species Spotlight: Quercus dumosa Nutt.

By Joseph Ree | August 8, 2024

Animals, plants, and fungi depend on this humble tree, but its future—and theirs—is all but certain.

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The Oak Collection at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

By Christina Varnava | October 18, 2023

A collection specializing in native Californian oaks

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Back from the Brink: Quercus tardifolia

By Website Editor | August 11, 2022

A single specimen found!

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Editor's Picks

Oaks in Scotland: An Unresolved Question?

Is Q. robur invading Q. petraea populations or is it the...

Steve Potter | Apr 17, 2025

Species Spotlight: Quercus carduchorum K.Koch

A rare species from the Zagros forests in Iran

Website Editor | Apr 17, 2025

The Origin, Locations, and Date of Planting of Colonial Williamsburg’s Compton Oak

The landmark oak was found as a naturally occurring hybrid

Ricklin Brown | Apr 05, 2025

Plant Focus

Quercus kotschyana fruit and leaves in Jaj cedars nature reserve

Species Spotlight: Quercus kotschyana O.Schwarz

A rare oak endemic to Lebanon.