Zone Compatibility

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

White Oak Tree

Quercus alba

Price range: $29.95 through $84.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. Pre order trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone.

Zone Compatibility

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

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


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

Spacing 40' - 50'
Pruning Oaks require minimal pruning. In early years, light pruning may be used to establish a strong central leader structure.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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