White Oak, American White Oak, Quebec Oak
Handsome and sturdy, the white oak is named for its whitish bark and grey twigs. White Oaks are large, long-lived, and slow-growing trees, reaching heights of 60 to 100 feet, with diameters between 3 to 4 feet. Their glossy, bright green leaves have rounded lobes, five to seven per leaf.
| Plant Type | Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 2-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft), 75' - 100' (ft) |
| Spread | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft), 75' - 100' (ft) |
| Spacing | 70 ft |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
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Quercus alba (White Oak)
White Oak, American White Oak, Quebec Oak
Handsome and sturdy, the white oak is named for its whitish bark and grey twigs. White Oaks are large, long-lived, and slow-growing trees, reaching heights of 60 to 100 feet, with diameters between 3 to 4 feet. Their glossy, bright green leaves have rounded lobes, five to seven per leaf. |
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