Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

Bur Oak trees are very large, grand and long-lived trees. This oak makes an excellent shade tree and has a very large and stately form. This hardwood forms stout limbs from a broad crown as it ages, and its branches can extend up to 40' in each direction from its trunk. The tree will grow in a variety of soil conditions and displays good drought resistance. The Bur Oak is a sturdy tree that will stand the test of time, living for as long as 300-400+ years.

Chestnut Oak (Rock Oak)

Quercus prinus | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

Chestnut Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree from the White Oak family.   Grows well in rocky and poor soils, but does best in well-drained loamy soils.   High wildlife value for deer, birds, and many mammals.  Chestnut Oak is also known for its beautiful silvery-white bark.

Chinkapin Oak  

Quercus macrocarpa | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

Chinkapin Oak acorns are at the top of the food preference list for deer and many other wildlife species.   Widely adaptable to many soil conditions the Chinkapin Oak prefers full sun.  A member of the White Oak family.

Northern Red Oak

Quercus rubra | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable 

The Northern Red Oak tree performs best when planted in full sun. It is an extremely fast growing tree that can reach an impressive height of 75 feet and a spread of 45 feet. Wow! Now that is a big tree. Because of its hard wood, this hardy tree has the ability to grow to massive heights and sustain a long life span. This tree is adaptable and tolerant, making it super easy to grow and no maintenance once it's established! The Northern Red Oak tree is a classic tree you will love to add to your landscape. 

Pin Oak 

Quercus palustris | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable 

If you want a long-lived but fast growing shade tree for a large yard, the Pin Oak is a terrific choice, especially if your soil is often wet. It is lovely along a stream or as barrier tree to block an ugly view, helped by having leaves that stay on the tree through most of the winter.

Scarlet Oak 

Quercus coccinea | Zones 4-9 | Soil: Sandy, Well-Drained (No Clay)

The Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, known for its brilliant scarlet-red fall color — one of the most vivid among oaks. While it’s common in parts of the eastern U.S. it is found sporadically in the woodlands of Wisconsin and as an ornamental tree.

Shingle Oak 

Quercus imbricaria | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained 

The Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria) is a deciduous oak tree in the red oak group, native to the Midwestern and eastern United States, including southern Wisconsin. It’s unique among oaks because its leaves don’t have lobes — they look more like willow or laurel leaves, which can make it tricky to identify as an oak at first glance.

Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable 

Brilliant copper and red leaves in fall. Male flowers hang in clusters of catkins while female flowers are tiny spikes in leave axils. Swamp White Oak forms hybrids with Bur Oak where they occur together in the wild. One of the easiest oaks to transplant.  Acorns are sweet and are eaten by squirrels, wild ducks, and several nongame birds. 

White Oak  

Quercus alba | Zones 3-9 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The acorns are one of the best sources of food for wildlife and are gathered, hoarded and eaten by birds, hoofed browsers and rodents. Leaf buds also are eaten by several bird species, and all parts of the tree are a favorite food for deer.