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Quercus alba

white oak

A classic and hardy option for front yards and hellstrips, white oak offers great shade and stately structure, thriving in a variety of soil conditions and tolerating the likes of black walnut. Oak is one of the best trees for supporting butterflies and moths.

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Height: 60-80 ft
Spread: 30-40 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


white oak - Quercus alba from Native Plant Trust
white oak - Quercus alba from Native Plant Trust