Is this a quercus

[Poda Girona]

Hi,

Who can help me identify this tree?

I looks like an oak, but I didn't see any acorns in the tree

The tree is in a garden in the north east of spain.

Thanks!!

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Poda, it's certainly Quercus, initially I would have said Q. rubra but the leaf looks quite broad.

 

Still, that's my best guess...doubtless other, better ones, will follow.

 

Adios..

Paul

[se7enthdevil]

i think red opak is a good shout, possibility it could be a black oak (quercus velutina) but i cant find a description of the bark so cant be sure.

[Jesse]

Its Quercus palustris Pin Oak

[woodyguy]

That would be my guess. Red oak is longer leaf. Scarlet oak is more indented. Big leaf but hotter climate, so palustris would be my guess and they're not making acorns this year locally so that fits.

[woodyguy]

Oh and Velutina leaf is much longer with a shovel end.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Did think about 'Pin Oak' (Q. palustris), HONEST , but thought the leaf was too broad, partic the one in the office.

 

Still, as the saying goes, "use it, or lose it", n I get increasingly less chance to use it these days...my tree ID skills that is!

 

Sorry, Friday 'frivolity' as I'm still stuck in the office and a 3 hour drive home awaits...oh joy!

 

Have a good weekend all..!

 

Paul

[treerjb]

I agree that it is a species of Red Oak (Rugosa).

 

 

Two (red) sub species it may be are:

 

Quercus Shumardi (Shumard Oak).

Quercus Texana (Nutall Oak, Texan Red Oak).

 

Im no expert, so please excuse me if you feel my judgement is impaired.