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    Quercus alba

    Also Known As

    • White Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 60'-100'
    • W: 50'-90'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Quercus alba plant details

    Quercus alba is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring catkins, green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus alba

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 50 FT - 90 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Flowers: catkins, green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus alba

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful and highly adaptable shade tree native to the eastern United States, although slow-growing, it is worth the wait as it becomes a broad spreading and majestic tree (50-80') with age, its lobed leaves emerge a rose-pink in spring before deepening to rich green, fall color is variable, but can be a rich wine-red; the name of White Oak comes from is pretty light gray bark, this is the state tree of Illinois. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Fastidious in its cultural requirements, but worth the trouble if its needs are met in an undisturbed, well-drained soil where it can be allowed to develop its picturesque spread.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Quercus alba plant

    How to Grow Quercus alba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green
      • catkins

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'

    aka Japanese Emperor Oak, Pinnatafida Daimyo Oak, Pinnatafida Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

    aka Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller', C.F. Miller Emperor Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Quercus robur 'Concordia'

    aka Concordia English Oak, Concordia Golden English Oak, Concordia Golden Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus robur 'Concordia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Quercus costaricensis

    aka Quercus endresii, Quercus irazuensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Quercus gambelii

    aka Gambel Oak, Rocky Mountain White Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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