Quercus Collection

English oak or pedunculate oak, Quercus robur (Quercus pedunculata). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Quercus suber, cork oak
Plate 35 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Chene liege in this publication the Cork Oak tree is now know by the name (Quercus suber)

Common oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Picture No. 11051036
Oak Tree leaf detail Trandeiras, Galicia, Spain Date:

Ancient English oak (Quercus rober) tree. This ancient oak tree, called the Silton oak or Wyndhams oak, is believed to be around 1000 years old

English oak tree (Quercus robur) in field, with early spring growth, Gloucestershire, UK, May

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunset, Monmouthshire Wales UK, March

English oak tree (Quercus robur) woodland in autumn colours, Kellerwald, Hesse, Germany, November

Oak tree (Quercus sp. ) in Winter
Oak tree (Quercus sp.) backlit with morning sun in Winter

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

A Woman standing in the trunk of the Major Oak, Sherwood Forest near Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hoods shelter where he and his merry men slept

Quercus, oak
Plate 21 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

English oak, Quercus robur
5856122 English oak, Quercus robur; (add.info.: English oak, Quercus robur. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

English oak tree, Quercus robur
5855122 English oak tree, Quercus robur; (add.info.: English oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth
FLO4638667 Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth, Tortrix viridana, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina, and scalloped hazel

Gall oak, Quercus lusitanica
5855123 Gall oak, Quercus lusitanica; (add.info.: Gall oak and gall wasp, Quercus lusitanica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and C. M)

Great or oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, brimstone moth, Opisthograptis luteolata, and clouded yellow butterfly
FLO4638828 Great or oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, brimstone moth, Opisthograptis luteolata, and clouded yellow butterfly, Colias croceus, china mark likeness, Scopula olivalis

Lime-speck pug, Eupithecia centaureata, on a French marigold, Tagetes patula, and light crimson underwing
FLO4638725 Lime-speck pug, Eupithecia centaureata, on a French marigold, Tagetes patula, and light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, on an oak branch, Quercus robur

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Oak tree (Quercus robur) in winter mist, parkland, Herefordshire Plateau, England, February

Ancient oak tree (Quercus robur), Marsland Mouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. April 2017

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

Red oak (Quercus rubra) low angle view of trees, New Brunswick, Canada, May

English (Quercus robur) in field with Purple moor-grass (Molinea caerulea) with moon, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, March

Acrobat ant (Crematogaster sp) tending aphids on white oak (Quercus sp) Washington State Park, Pennsylvania, USA September

Atlantic oak wood (Quercus petraea), Achduart, Coigach and Assynt, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, June 2011. Did you know? 284 species of insect are reliant on oak trees

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) fallen oak leaf and acorns on moss, Highlands, Scotland, October

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at night with circle of star trails, Brecon Beacons Wales, UK. December 2016

Black and white image of English oak tree (Quercus robur) with long exposure of wind blown clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, September 2017

Long eared owl (Asio otus) in flight, taking off from oak tree snag. Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany

RF - Oak (Quercus robur) acorns in autumn, England, UK, August

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at night silhouetted against circle of star trails, Brecon Beacons Wales, UK. January 2017

English oak tree (Quercus robur) trunk in winter, Hampstead Heath, London, February

Canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis) Diablo Range, California, USA, June

Oak tree (Quercus robur) in snow, Hampstead Heath, London, UK, January 2013

English oak tree (Quercus robur) with tyre swing. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, winter

Astrophotography- English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milky Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, August

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

RF - Rogie Falls and autumn woodland with Common oak or Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). Caledonian forest, Reilig Glen, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Common oak (Quercus robur), Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) and hybrid oak in ancient woodland, trees and stones covered in moss. Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK. November 2020

Wistmans Wood, forest of Pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur) on Dartmoor in Devon, England, UK, November

Wistmans Wood, forest of Pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur) on Dartmoor in Devon, England, UK, November

Milky Way over an English oak tree (Quercus robur), at night, Brecon Beacons National Park International Dark Sky Preserve, Wales UK, December

Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, December

Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase, Staffordshirre
A young man sits with his Jack Russell dog on a branch of one of the ancient sessile oak trees in Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, England

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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.