Skip to content
Log inStart trial

White Oak

Quercus Alba

Design with this plant

Overview

The White Oak, or Quercus alba, is a majestic, long-lived hardwood indigenous to eastern North America. Mature specimens can attain heights of 80-100 feet with an equal spread. Its deeply lobed leaves turn a spectacular burgundy in fall, while its strong, wide branches provide ample shade. This oak prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Its acorns support local wildlife, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its growth rate is moderate

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
60–80 Ft.
Mature width
60–80 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (104)

White Oak (Quercus Alba) — wide branches provide ample shade; green and yellow flowers in the garden, image 58
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — This oak prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — it is vital to understand the attributes of this grand species to effectively incorporate it into your design; its, image 64
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — it is vital to understand the attributes of this grand species to effectively incorporate it into your design
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its deeply lobed leaves turn a spectacular burgundy in fall; the bark is light ash-gray, image 84
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — When implementing this species in a design, image 77
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — the White Oak provides significant visual interest throughout the year
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — it is vital to understand the attributes of this grand species to effectively incorporate it into your design; its growth rate is
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — as the White Oak's deep taproots necessitate adequate space for root development
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its deeply lobed leaves turn a spectacular burgundy in fall; the bark is light ash-gray
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — scientifically recognized as Quercus alba; acidic to neutral soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — is a majestic and storied hardwood native to North America; tree with green and yellow blooms, image 62
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — tree with green and yellow blooms; the White Oak provides significant visual interest throughout the year
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — but the enduring grandeur of the Quercus alba will reward the landscape and its onlookers for generations; its deeply lobed leaves
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — as the White Oak's deep taproots necessitate adequate space for root development; which transition to a stunning array, image 76
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — scientifically recognized as Quercus alba; acidic to neutral soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 61
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — When implementing this species in a design, image 50
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — tree for full
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — the White Oak provides significant visual interest throughout the year; is a majestic and storied hardwood native to North America
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its deeply lobed leaves turn a spectacular burgundy in fall; the bark is light ash-gray, image 57
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — roughly averaging 1 foot per year
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — The bark is light ash-gray; allowing for timely establishment in a cultivated setting.<br><br>Prominent for its deeply lobed
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — but the enduring grandeur of the Quercus alba will reward the landscape and its onlookers for generations; its deeply, image 78
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — As a landscape architect assistant; its acorns support local wildlife, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic, image 63
Photographs by 9 contributors

Related plants

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — offering dense foliage of elliptical leaves that turn golden bronze in fall; acidic soils.<br><br>When, image 78

Tree

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

FullUSDA 4–7
American Chestnut (Castanea Dentata) — tree with white and yellow blooms

Tree

American Chestnut

Castanea Dentata

FullUSDA 5–8
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak

Shrub

Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–9
Blackjack Oak (Quercus Marilandica) — though it is notably tolerant of poor soil conditions; this medium-sized oak typically reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet

Tree

Blackjack Oak

Quercus Marilandica

FullUSDA 6–9
Blue Oak (Quercus Douglasii) — Quercus douglasii, the Blue Oak, is a deciduous tree native to California's coastal ranges; drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Blue Oak

Quercus Douglasii

FullUSDA 7–7
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — they provide food for a range of wildlife; lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another, image 64

Tree

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 7–7