White Oak
Embrace the enduring beauty and strength of the White Oak (Quercus alba), a magnificent native tree renowned for its longevity and stately presence. Reaching impressive heights and spreads, the White Oak makes a wonderful shade tree for spacious landscapes, promising years of enjoyment. Its reliable, vibrant red fall color is a true spectacle in colder climates, adding seasonal interest to any property. Even after the leaves turn brown, some may linger into early winter, extending its visual appeal. With its strong trunk and well-attached branches, the White Oak is a durable choice, though it’s important to allow ample space for its mature size and root system. Its light grey, platey bark adds winter interest, making it a standout tree in all seasons. Choose the White Oak for a legacy tree that benefits both your property and local wildlife.
Sizes Available
Wholesale Only
1 Gallon
$4.00
3 Gallon
$8.00
7 Gallon
$22.00
A mature White Oak showcasing its impressive size and the distinctive light grey bark.
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Common Name: White oak
Hardiness Zones: 3B through 8B
Height: 60 to 100 feet
Spread: 50 to 80 feet
Growth Rate: Slow (indicating longevity and strong structure)
Foliage: Spring & Summer: Blue-green and shiny on top, paler green to almost white underneath. Fall: Reliable and showy red, making it a highlight of the autumn landscape.
Bark: Whitish, scaly, and flaking in irregular blocks or plates with age, offering a distinctive look, especially in winter.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade, providing flexibility for different landscape locations.
Soil: Tolerates clay, sand, and loam; prefers acidic, moist but well-drained soil, showcasing its adaptability.
Wildlife Value: Attracts squirrels and other mammals with its acorns, contributing to local ecosystems and providing food sources for wildlife.
Why Choose White Oak?
Long-Lived Shade and Beauty:
The White Oak is a testament to time, offering decades, even centuries, of shade and beauty to your landscape. Its slow growth contributes to its strength and longevity, making it a worthwhile investment for future generations.
Stunning and Reliable Fall Color:
Experience the vibrant transformation of the White Oak in autumn, as its leaves turn a dependable and outstanding red, creating a breathtaking focal point in the landscape, particularly in USDA hardiness zones 8a and colder.
Distinctive Year-Round Interest:
From its vibrant summer foliage to its striking red fall color and the unique light grey, platey bark visible in winter, the White Oak offers visual appeal throughout all the seasons.
Durable and Strong Specimen Tree:
With its strong trunk and well-attached branches, the White Oak is a durable and resilient tree, perfect as a specimen in large, open landscapes, providing enduring beauty and shade.
Environmental Benefits of Planting White Oak
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single white oak can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 12,165 miles.
A single white oak can absorb enough stormwater to fill 4,103 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single white oak removes as much air pollution as the weight of 232 smartphones.
Central Florida Lands and Timber Nursery, LLC. is a wholesale nursery specializing in a wide array of Florida native trees. With an inventory of over 2 million container-grown trees, CFLTN, LCC can meet the needs of large-scale reforestation, mitigation, and landscaping projects throughout the Southeast region.
Phone
(386) 294-1211
Address
3087 North County Road 53 Mayo, Florida 32066