White Oak
White Oak
Quercus alba
Type: Medium/Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry– Medium
Mature Size(ft): 50-80 x 50-80
Bloom Time: May
Growth Rate: Slow
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Tolerates poorly drained soils
• Wetland plantings
• Parks and large landscapes
Large shade tree, street tree or lawn tree. Needs a large space in which to grow.
Ecological benefits:
• Supports hundreds of caterpillar species
• Provides mast for ducks, deer, and birds
• Important nesting and sheltering tree
Other info:
Best grown in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained loams in full sun. Adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions with good drought tolerance.
Tolerate: Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut
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Pick up of pre-ordered plants will be Thursday October 2nd, and Friday October 3rd. Please add these dates to your calendar. An email with additional details will be sent closer to that date.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder