Quercus alba L.
White oak

• Zone:

  to zone 3

• Preferred habitat:

  Extremely versatile

• Size:

  Very large

• Evergreen/fall color:

  No

• Urban tolerance:

  Low

• Propagation:

  IMMEDIATE stratification required

• General information:

  The white oak is a very long-lived tree, often living to 500 years and sometimes to 1000 years. They can become massive trees, with a spread of over 100 feet, and trunk diameters of more than eight feet.