Locations for trees found in our Arboretum follow each species in parentheses.
See UT Publication 1731 for a guide to Identifying Oak Trees Native to Tennessee

White Oaks:
White Oak Quercus alba: A large, long-lived tree known for its sturdy, durable wood. (A015, C007, C013)
Chestnut Oak Quercus prinus: A large, long-lived tree with leaves resembling American Chestnut.
Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa: Known for its large acorns and burr-like caps.
Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor: Adaptable to wet conditions.
Post Oak Quercus stellata: Common in drier, upland soils. (C001, C009, C012)
Chinkapin Oak Quercus muehlenbergii: Prefers drier locations with alkaline soil.

Red Oaks:
Southern Red Oak Quercus falcata: Distinctive leaves with long, sharply pointed lobes. (A004 sapling and A015 mature)
Black Oak Quercus velutina: Common in upland forests. (A009)
Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea: Known for its bright red fall foliage. (B007, C002)
Northern Red Oak Quercus rubra: A large, fast-growing tree.
Blackjack Oak Quercus marilandica: Adapted to poor soils and drought conditions.
Shingle Oak Quercus imbricaria: Found in moist soils. (B004)
Pin Oak Quercus palustris: A popular choice for landscaping, especially in the central part of Tennessee. (B002, D002)
Willow Oak Quercus phellos: Prefers wet soils and is known for its narrow, willow-like leaves. (A024)
Water Oak Quercus nigra: Found in wet, bottomland areas.
Cherrybark Oak Quercus pagoda: Similar to Southern Red Oak but found in coastal plains.
Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata: Common in swamps and bottomlands. (B003)
Nuttall Oak Quercus nuttallii: A type of red oak. (B014)
Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii: A type of red oak.
Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii (A006)

Cerris Oak:
Sawtooth Oak Quercus acutissima (C011)