Eastern White Oak
Quercus alba
Large, important species of oak in relative decline. Tends to grow stout horizontal branches giving it broader spread than other oaks.
BLOOM TIME
- April
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Acid <6.0
HEIGHT
Over 20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
Over 200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe