Quercus alba
Common name: White Oak
White Oak is the state tree of Illinois. It is the only oak of the white oak group that has russet red fall color. In youth, the leaves tend to persist over the winter. As the tree ages, the leaves fall off in autumn. Grows in sand and clay but never in very wet sites. Unlike most native oaks, White Oak is mildly shade-tolerant, needing only 3-4 hours of sun daily. Somewhat slower growing than others in the White Oak family.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils
Habitat
Floodplain, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Red Purple
Size
- Mature height
- 50 Feet
- Mature width
- 50 Feet
- Max height
- 80 Feet
- Max width
- 1 020 Inches
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds