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Outstanding Features:
Well adapted to heavy soils. Good maroonred to brownish red fall color.
Description:
Height: 50-70'
Width: 40-80'
Hardiness Zone: 3b
White Oak is a large, stately tree with a round to wide spreading crown. It is native from Minnesota and Texas eastward. Natural stands are usually found in areas with loam or clay soil. The medium green leaves are 56" long and have distinct lobes with rounded sinuses and tips. Bark is a light gray color and somewhat scaly on branches. White Oak's wood is strong and durable. The acorns are eaten by many wildlife species.
Requirements and Culture:
Fairly tolerant of a range of soil conditions and, because of its deep root system, is fairly drought tolerant when well established. Performs best on deep, moist, well drained, slightly acid soil.
Limitations:
Has a strong tap root and is difficult to transplant. No serious insect or disease problems. Has good resistance to oak wilt. Existing trees are very sensitive to disturbances in their root zones. Grade changes, soil compaction, or changes in drainage patterns can kill large trees quickly.
Photo Credit:
1 & 2 MLA.
Minnesota Power | University of Minnesota | Northern
States Power Company
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WHITE OAK Quercus alba