Tree Descriptions
White Oak (Quercus alba)
| Height: |
60-100’ |
| Width: |
60-80' |
| Growth Rate: |
slow |
| Soil: |
well drained, sandy, loam or clay |
| Moisture: |
moist, dry |
| Shade Tolerance: |
full or partial sun |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Flower Color: |
yellow |
| Uses: |
wildlife, timber |
| Spacing: |
15’ x 15’ |
| Habitat: |
Somewhat shade tolerant, but should be planted in full or partial
sun. Prefers well drained, sandy, loam or clay soils. |
| Notes: |
It is a stately tree that retains
its leaves into winter. It has a deep taproot and its acorns provide
important winter food for wildlife. |
White Oak is native to Michigan. It is a stately tree that retains
its leaves into winter. It has a deep taproot and its acorns provide
important winter food for wildlife. White oak acorns are prefered over
red oak acorns because they are more palatable. The leaves have a
red or brown to maroon color in the fall. White Oak is often planted
as a shade tree and is less susceptible to Oak Wilt Disease than red
oak. It is sensitive to soil compaction.
