Oak

Species Spotlight: Quercus hypophaea Hayata

By Joeri Strijk | April 9, 2020

First described by the Japanese botanist Bunzō Hayata in 1913, Quercus hypophaea is a medium to large evergreen oak restricted to the southeastern part of Taiwan.

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Oaks Hold the Keys to Understanding Ancient Rome

By Roderick Cameron | December 15, 2019

Two papers report on research that use oak tree-rings to understand aspects of Ancient Rome.

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Oak Wood Samples and Growth Rate

By Alana McKean | March 13, 2015

Wood samples can tell us something about how growth rates are affected by environment.

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The Gallipoli Oaks Project

By Roderick Cameron | March 8, 2015

Gallipoli oaks are being planted to commemorate First World War Centenary.

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Arboretum de la Chabotte

By Charles Snyers ... | December 27, 2010

A visit to the collections of Daniel Dumont, an Oak Open Day in Belgium.

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Editor's Picks

Yoko’s Oaks

"Japanese oaks" planted at Coventry Cathedral

Steve Potter | Dec 21, 2025

Post-Conference Tour: Oaxaca

Six days exploring Oaxaca’s oak diversity, as reported by...

Wally Wilkins | Dec 10, 2025

One of the first planted circles on Hampton Common, London, in partnership with Orleans House Gallery 2025. © Studio Ackroyd & Harvey

Virtuous Circles: Oaks and the Art of Ackroyd & Harvey

Oaks planted in circles as a continuation of the artwork...

Steve Potter | Dec 10, 2025

Plant Focus

Species Spotlight: Quercus castaneifolia C.A.Mey

Chestnut-leaf oak in habitat and in cultivation

Species Spotlight: Quercus hypophaea Hayata

By Joeri Strijk | April 9, 2020

First described by the Japanese botanist Bunzō Hayata in 1913, Quercus hypophaea is a medium to large evergreen oak restricted to the southeastern part of Taiwan.