White Oak
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](/botanicalcenter/images/white-oak.png)
![Close up of White Oak leaf](/botanicalcenter/images/leaf-white-oak.png)
![Close up of White Oak tree bark](/botanicalcenter/images/bark-white-oak.png)
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.