This SHOULD make you laugh

[LittleJohn]

So back on Mother's Day; we went to the nursery and picked up a truckload of stuff! Mainly 6 trees; 3 little pines, 2 apples (Honey Crisp & something else??) and a Maple tree.  Well planting went well and watering had been going good, UNTIL...

...the leaves started to bud out on the maple (?); or at least I thought -> I am about 95% certain now that its an OAK.  How could the nursery screw up that bad.  Guess I get to call them up and raise some hell. 

[thecfarm]

They should replace it for free and let you keep the oak too.

[beenthere]

Post a pic of the tree, if you would. ;)

[GAB]

Question: Could some smart alec have switched the tags at the nursery for some fun?  Gerald

[LittleJohn]

I dn't mind an OAK, other than in 20 years when I have to pick up ACORNs; but wife is rather upset she really wanted a maple.  Guess I let her call the Nursery (insert evil laugh)  :D

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN

[LittleJohn]

So here is a picture of the leaves



...so now big question, what type of oak do you think it is??

[GAB]

So here is a picture of the leaves



...so now big question, what type of oak do you think it is??

Because the ends of the lobes are not pointed I would say it is not a red oak.
Gerald

[Chuck White]

It sure looks like a White Oak, but not sure what subspecies!

[WDH]

Maybe burr oak. 

[mesquite buckeye]

That's what the ones in MO look like. ;D 8) 8) 8)

Look for acorns and you can confirm it . Quercus macrocarpus has big acorns that are distinctive.

[WDH]

I doubt that it has acorns as it is a baby.

[mesquite buckeye]

You must have patience. ;D

[WDH]

YOU must have patience. 

[mesquite buckeye]

That has been told to me. ;D

[Aggie_Forester]

It looks like a swamp chestnut oak or a white oak. Its more than likely just a white oak.