Oaks are among the oldest trees found on earth. Their occurrences extend over all continents except Australia. There are numerous oak trees, especially in Europe and North America. Some oak species also grow in Asia.

The different subgroups of the oak:

  • white oaks
  • red oaks
  • torn oaks

white oaks

are distributed almost all over the world. The most diverse subspecies grow in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.

red oaks

occur naturally only in America. Some varieties even grow in South America.

torn oaks

do not grow as old and as large as other oak species. Their occurrence extends over Europe, North Africa and Asia. This species does not occur naturally in America.

Oak species common in Germany

The pedunculate oak is particularly common in Germany. It is very robust and has always been prized for its solid and non-rotting wood.

The sessile oak, which differs primarily in the inflorescences, grows a little less frequently.

Red oaks do not occur in their natural form in Germany or anywhere in Europe. The trees growing here were imported primarily from North America and planted in parks for their beautifully colored foliage.

Oak trees in North, South and Central America

The number of oak species found throughout America can only be approximated.

Red oaks in particular are at home here. Their wood is less solid than that of white oaks. Red oak acorns mature for two years before they can be harvested.

tips and tricks

The attempt by German forest farmers to plant white oaks and red oaks together failed. The different species have very different growth times, so that they hinder each other's growth.

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Trees