Quercus alba
White oaks are a large tree usually growing in forests with other oaks, but can also be found on edges of lakes, ponds and streams. Leaves will often stay on the branches of younger trees in the winter.
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Growth Rate |
Slow to medium |
| Mature Size | 90-100 ft tall, 50-90 ft Spread |
| Soil | Acidic, moist, well-drained; Drought tolerant |
| Light | Full sun |
| Leaves | 4-9 inches long, 5-9 lobes; bright green on top and whitish underneath; Red/brown in fall |
| Flower & Fruit | Male flowers green, female flowers reddish appearing as single spikes with leaves; Acorn’s oval over 1 inch long with warty cap which takes up a quarter of the body |
| Deer Browse Risk | Low |
| Benefits | Beneficial for much wildlife. Provides cover for many birds and small mammals, even in winter, since its leaves often stay on. Acorns are source of food. The leaves and twigs are used as nest materials. Wood is used for lumber for furniture, paneling, flooring, railroad ties, fence posts and firewood. Used in yards and parks as a shade tree. |