Summary
White oak is the national tree of the U.S. and a perfect candidate to serve as a backbone in the garden. With wide-spreading branches and the potential to reach 80’ tall, white oak is indeed a majestic species. The fall color of Quercus alba adorns this tree in enchanting shades of purple to wine-red. Additionally, it supports more species of wildlife than any other plant found in our forests. It prefers well-drained, neutral to acidic soils while still tolerating thin and dry conditions. White oak prefers full sun, eventually becoming an excellent shade tree and home to such companions as Cornus florida, Hydrangea quercifolia, Rhododendron maximum and Viburnum prunifolium.
More Details
- Plant Type
tree - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
green - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green, orange, purple, red, yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
Flora of North America, U.S. Forest Service Silvics Manual, University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service