White Oak

Quercus alba

Fagaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Pyramidal when young, upright-rounded to broad rounded with wide-spreading branches at maturity. Can reach well over 100' in height in the wild; width far exceeds height. Fall color varies from brown to a rich red to a wine color and lasts for a long period of time.

Source of plant

Doug Goldman, Klyn Nurseries, BCH, Plant Collections Consortium, KY , Princeton Nurseries, Schichtel's Nursery, Buckingham Forest Tree Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

One of the most attractive big, wide-spreading shade trees. The acorns are a staple for many different wildlife species.