SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus alba

COMMON NAME: White Oak

GARDEN SIZE: 60–100 ft. tall x 50–80 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: up to 1’ per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 3–9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; tolerant of a wide range of soil types

HABIT (FORM): Rounded, irregular spreading canopy; broad and stately in mature form

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; green lobed leaves turning red, purple, or brown in the fall

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous; yellow-green catkins

BLOOM TIME: Spring

PLANT ORIGIN: North America (Eastern and Central United States)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Oaks are one of the most important, if not the most important, host plants for local insects.

FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, you may top dress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches

USES: Shade tree, wildlife habitat, ornamental planting