Quercus Collection (page 9)

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) introduced species, close-up of leaf, Suffolk, England, February

Holm Oak tree in Winter - Quercus ilex

bluebells flowering at Blackbury Camp, a Devon Iron-age fort, with beech and oak trees in young leaf on a bright spring day

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) old woodland habitat, growing on slope beside river, West Lyn Valley, above Watersmeet, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) close-up of leaf underside, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) fallen acorns, cups and leaves, Greece, April

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) trunk, growing on riverbank beside fast-flowing river, upper River Severn, near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales, October

Cork Oak (Quercus suber) managed forest habitat on basalt plateau, Giara di Gesturi, Sardinia, Italy, April

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) habit, Dorest, England, October

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) habit, growing beside gate on farm, backlit in fog with sunbeams, Powys, Wales, October

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) close-up of flowers and leaves, Sardinia, Italy, April

Cork Oak (Quercus suber) close-up of trunk, with harvested bark, growing in managed forest on basalt plateau, Giara di Gesturi, Sardinia, Italy, April

Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) close-up of acorns, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August

Common Oak (Quercus robur) trunk and branches, growing in meadow at edge of village, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, May

Common Oak (Quercus robur) Son of Royal Oak, storm damaged descendant of original Royal Oak where King Charles II hid when fleeing from Oliver Cromwells parliamentary troops, Boscobel House

Common Oak (Quercus robur) growing in rocky woodland habitat, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N. P
Common Oak (Quercus robur) growing in rocky woodland habitat, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, November

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of leaf underside, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, September

Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp. ) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September
Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp.) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Quercus (Oak) seedling showing small green leaves and long root

Fagaceae Oak Quercus, illustration
Botany - Trees - Fagaceae - Oak (Quercus), illustration

Quercus, or Oak tree: A cross-section of a trunk of a fossilised oak tree, which grows in temperate, deciduous and semi-evergreen woods

Oak acorns (Quercus sp. ) C016 / 7719
Oak (Quercus sp.) acorns

English oak (Quercus robur) C016 / 6091
English oak (Quercus robur). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Black oak (Quercus tinctoria) C016 / 5916
Black oak (Quercus tinctoria). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Forest bug on an acorn
Forest bug. Close-up of the head of a forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) on an acorn from an oak (Quercus sp.) tree. Forest bugs are a species of shield bug (superfamily Pentatomoidea)

The Fairlop Oak, Hainault Forest, 1800 C015 / 6067
The Fairlop Oak, Hainault Forest, 1800. 19th-century artwork showing a scene in 1800 at the large oak tree called the Fairlop Oak, in Hainault Forest, Essex, UK

Petrified oak, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4913
Petrified oak. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus sp.). This specimen is approximately 33 centimetres across

Oak woodland in autumn C013 / 9915
Oak woodland in autumn, with an understory (ground level plants) of huckleberry (red leaves). Photographed on Mount Tammany on the Kittatinny Ridge, at Delaware Gap, New Jersey, USA

Eucalyptus obliqua, Australian oak holotype specimen

Quercus, pollard oak
Plate 22 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Quercus tinctoria, black oak

Quercus robur, oak tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Quercus rober niger, oak tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Grevillea banksii, red silky oak
Plate 132 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Quercus sp. oak
Ripe acorns and oak leaves. Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Quercus mediterranea, fossil leaf

Golynos Oak

Baltic amber

Quercus sp. crouch oak
Also known as Addlestone Oak or Queens Oak. In the 14th century Wycliffe preached under this oak. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have feasted under it. Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Quercus sp. oak
Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Quercus robur, English oak
A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall showing Quercus robur, English oak

Oak leaf
An oak leaf from the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) close-up of frost covered retained leaves on young oak, Powys, Wales, January

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) habit, dehesa habitat in late evening sunlight, Spain, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient stag-headed trees with hollow trunks and branches, growing in deciduous woodland habitat, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

Common Oak (Quercus robur) Major Oak ancient tree, over 1, 150 years old, with branches supported with metal posts, growing in deciduous woodland habitat, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

An oak tree at sunset in a field in Hadley, Massachusetts

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"Quercus: The Majestic Oak Tree" The English oak, scientifically known as Quercus robur, is a symbol of strength and endurance. With its sturdy branches and deep-rooted presence, it stands tall in the natural landscapes of our world. One such example is the ancient English oak tree captured in Picture No. 11051036. This magnificent specimen has witnessed centuries unfold, its gnarled trunk telling tales of history and resilience. In early spring, the English oak tree comes alive with fresh growth, painting fields in Gloucestershire with vibrant shades of green. Its leaves unfurl gracefully, welcoming the arrival of a new season. As April arrives in Surrey, UK, the common oak flowers shed their pollen delicately. Nature's dance unfolds as these tiny particles float through the air, carrying life to other plants and trees nearby. Come autumn in Kellerwald, Hesse Germany; an enchanting woodland showcases a breathtaking display of colors on an English oak tree. Shades of golds and reds adorn its branches like nature's own masterpiece. Even during winter months when most trees lay bare under frosty skies; an Oak tree from the Quercus species remains resilient against harsh conditions. Its silhouette against a snowy backdrop reminds us that beauty can be found even amidst adversity. Beyond Quercus robur lies another member - Quercus suber or cork oak - famous for its unique bark used to produce wine corks among other things. This versatile species adds diversity to our forests while providing sustainable resources for various industries. A captivating image emerges as we envision a woman standing within the hollow trunk of Sherwood Forest's Major Oak – one cannot help but feel humbled by nature's grandeur encapsulated within this majestic giant. Quercus encompasses more than just individual species; it represents an entire genus that spans continents and climates alike. Oaks have stood witness to countless generations throughout history – their presence a testament to the enduring power of nature.