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The White Oak (Quercus alba) is one of the most revered native hardwood trees in North America, valued for its large, low-tannin acorns, stately form, and unmatched benefit to wildlife habitat. Producing acorns that are far less bitter than those of red oaks, White Oak mast is eagerly consumed by deer, turkey, quail, ducks, and squirrels, making it a cornerstone species for food plots, forest restoration, and long-term land management.
This majestic oak features large leaves with rounded lobes, a broad, spreading canopy, and distinctive light gray, scaly bark that adds year-round character to the landscape. White Oak thrives in rich upland soils throughout the eastern United States, growing into a long-lived shade tree that can anchor a property for generations. While acorn production begins later than some species—typically 20+ years—White Oak rewards patience with heavy mast crops every 2–3 years, usually ripening in October through November.
For land stewards seeking a native oak with superior acorn quality, ecological importance, and timeless beauty, the White Oak remains the gold standard—an investment in wildlife, legacy, and landscape resilience.
| Height |
80' - 100' |
| Spread |
30' - 40' |
| Tree Form |
Central Leader |
| USDA Zone |
4 - 8 |
| Blooms |
May - June |
| Drops Nuts |
October - November |
| Soil |
Moist upland soils |
| Soil pH |
5.5 - 7.0 |
| Light Requirements |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Pollination |
Requires pollinator |
| Suggested Pollinators |
Pin Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Sawtooth Oak |