I've got a lot to learn regarding tree ID. Until now, my Oak ID method was to look at the bark up higher in the tree. If it had loose plates, like a Shagbark, that was a White. If it had flat ridges up high, well that was a Red Oak. I usually can't see leaves close up on trees in the woods, because the branches start pretty high up on the trunks. I might try binoculars.
We had high winds last night and this was some of what I found in the yard:
Longest leaf here is the White Oak, about 6". The first two have a similar yellow-green back, which fits the description of Black. Book sez Black can have shallow or deep lobes. Hairs in the vein angles on the back. The third, White I think, has a pale green back.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/006-3.jpg
This monster was cut from a low-hanging branch of a tree that was close to the road. 10" long! The bark higher up was smooth, also matching the Black Oak description. Pics too dark. The camera manual is something I also need to read.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/010-1.jpg
This tree is at SIL's house. Rounded lobes, but looks totally different than the White leaf above.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/001-8.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/003-3.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/002-3.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/005-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/004-3.jpg
We had high winds last night and this was some of what I found in the yard:
Longest leaf here is the White Oak, about 6". The first two have a similar yellow-green back, which fits the description of Black. Book sez Black can have shallow or deep lobes. Hairs in the vein angles on the back. The third, White I think, has a pale green back.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/006-3.jpg
This monster was cut from a low-hanging branch of a tree that was close to the road. 10" long! The bark higher up was smooth, also matching the Black Oak description. Pics too dark. The camera manual is something I also need to read.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/010-1.jpg
This tree is at SIL's house. Rounded lobes, but looks totally different than the White leaf above.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/001-8.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/003-3.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/002-3.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/005-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/2bnator/004-3.jpg