White Oak

The White Oak is a native North American tree found from Minnesota to Quebec, south to Florida and Texas. It is called white oak though its bark is closer to light gray.

This tree grows to around 90 feet and has been known to live as long as 450 years. The White Oak can sometimes hold its dead leaves through the winter until spring. It likes a moist to dry, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to alkaline. It is used as a shade tree, in suburban areas because it is intolerant of conditions in urban areas.


White Oak wood is used in the liquor and wine industry as well as in ship-building because of its leak proof nature. It is also used in farm implements and in ornamental woodwork in home interiors. The acorns from White Oaks are an important food source for deer, squirrels, pheasants, and turkeys. 




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