Oak Tree

Oak trees, comprising the Quercus genus, include around 500 different species. These majestic trees are deciduous and make wonderful shade trees. Their broad canopies serve a number of functions including housing wildlife, sequestering carbon, improving air quality, conserving water, and lowering energy bills. The trees have a beautiful silhouette and put on a showy fall display with red, orange, and yellow foliage. Native oak trees are arguably the single best tree to plant to support wildlife, providing food and shelter for mammals and birds and serving as host plants for over 500 butterfly species.