Quercus alba - Wikipedia
Quercus alba, the white oak, is one of the preeminent hardwoods of eastern and central North America. It is a long-lived oak, native to eastern and central North America and found from Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec, and southern Maine south as far as northern Florida and eastern Texas. [3] . Specimens have been documented to be over 450 years old. [4]
White Oak Trees (Quercus alba): Care and Growing Guide - The …
2023年10月25日 · The white oak tree (Quercus alba) is one of the continent’s predominant native hardwood tree species appearing throughout Eastern North America’s forests. While it will not disappoint as a design feature, oaks are among the most valuable native trees we can plant.
White Oak Tree: Leaves, Bark, Fruit (Acorn) (Picture) – …
2022年11月30日 · The white oak (Quercus alba) is a tall deciduous flowering tree that grows 50 to 135 ft. (15 – 41 m) high and up to 80 ft. (24 m) wide. White oaks are in the beech tree family Fagaceae, and the Quercus genus is native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Quercus alba (American White Oak, Eastern White Oak, Forked-leaf White ...
The white oak is a large slow growing deciduous, hardwood tree in the beeach (Fagaceae) family and can reach heights of 135 feet with an 80-foot spread but generally tops out at 80 to 100 feet. It is native to the eastern United States and is usually found in forested areas of dry slopes, valleys, and ravines.
White Oak Tree: Description, Types, Uses, and Care Tips - Planet Natural
White oak trees (Quercus alba) exhibit remarkable diversity in their species and cultivars, each possessing unique characteristics that make them captivating additions to any landscape. It is a member of the broad white oak group (white, bur, chinkapin, swamp white, and post oaks).
White Oak - US Forest Service Research and Development
White oak (Quercus alba) is an outstanding tree among all trees and is widespread across eastern North America. The most important lumber tree of the white oak group, growth is good on all but the driest shallow soils. Its high-grade wood is useful for many things, an important one being staves for barrels, hence the name stave oak.
White Oak Tree – A Complete Guide To What You NEED To Know
The White Oak Tree is a deciduous hardwood tree native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Quercus alba, it will grow 60-100′ in full sun with well draining, medium-moist soil. White Oaks host over 200 insects, which in-turn feed birds, making this one of the most ecologically important tree species in North America. [1] [2] [3] [4]
White Oak, A Common Tree in North America - Treehugger
2022年2月24日 · Considered the most majestic tree of the eastern hardwoods, the tree is also touted as having the best all-purpose wood. Read below for specific botanical features. 1
WHITE OAK - QUERCUS ALBA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
White oak (Quercus alba) is an important member of the white oak group due to its many uses in woodworking and as a food source for wildlife. The name "white oak" is said to come from the Native Americans. They noticed the characteristic white smooth bark patches that come from a fungal infection that causes "smooth patch" on these trees.
White oak | Uses, Characteristics & Benefits | Britannica
The California white oak (Q. lobata), also called valley oak, is an ornamental and shade tree, often 30 m (100 feet) tall. It has graceful, drooping branches, many-lobed dark green leaves, and distinctive acorns about 5 cm (1.7 inches) long.