White OakQuercus alba
A large, deciduous, native tree, with the typical oak form of stout, wide-spreading branches and a rounded crown, reaching 60-80' tall. Used for strong, durable products and woodworking. With its broad crown and dense foliage, white oak is an excellent ornamental tree. It is valued for its use in reforestation and restoration projects. When planting this species, give it plenty of room.
USDA symbol: QUAL
General Information
| Plant Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 to 100 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fire Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Medium
| Bloom Months | April to May |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Butterflies, Moths |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Cameraria hamadryadella, Erynnis brizo, Erynnis juvenalis, Satyrium edwardsii |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration, Upland Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |