White Oak
Common Name: White Oak
Latin Name: Quercus alba
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Large, stately tree that grows to over 100 feet tall in the wild and can exceed 50 inches in trunk diameter. Broad crown, dense foliage, and purple-red to violet fall color make this a stand-out specimen tree. Requires slightly acidic moist soil for best performance - struggles in alkaline clay unless a local ecotype selection.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 80-100'
Mature Width: 50-80'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Benefits Wildlife, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: White Oak
Latin Name: Quercus alba
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Large, stately tree that grows to over 100 feet tall in the wild and can exceed 50 inches in trunk diameter. Broad crown, dense foliage, and purple-red to violet fall color make this a stand-out specimen tree. Requires slightly acidic moist soil for best performance - struggles in alkaline clay unless a local ecotype selection.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 80-100'
Mature Width: 50-80'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Benefits Wildlife, Wisconsin Native