White Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus alba
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
3a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
White Oak grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
High
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Oval
Leaf Persistence
White Oak is Deciduous
Spread
60-80 feet
Height
60-100 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Flower Color
- Green
Additional Detail
Provides food for wildlife; not adapted to dry areas; does best in rich, organic soil; medium to high wind resistance. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts birds
