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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