Tree Descriptions
White Oak (Quercus alba)
| Height: | 60-100’ |
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| 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.
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