White Oak

Quercus alba

Planted 2011

This oak makes for a great shade tree. It prefers full sun and loam soils, although it adapts to different soil conditions. The white reference in this oaks name comes from its light gray bark.

White Oak tree
Close up of White Oak leaf
Close up of White Oak tree bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
45-50 ft. 46-50 ft. 4-9 Moderate Low

Leaf

Large, deeply lobed leaves emerge pink and mature to a dark-green.

Fruit

Acrons.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

Tolerates drought and a wide range of soil conditions.

Disadvantages

Acorns can be a nuisance.