QUERCUS ALBA – White Oak
The White Oak is a very tall growing deciduous shade tree that is commonly found in the Eastern United States.
[Elementary School students]
Did you know?
This is the official tree of which state?
* The White Oak is the state tree of Illinois
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l930
What is this tree used for?
* The wood from the White Oak is a strong hardwood material used in the production of furniture and homes.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l930
Colonists used the wood from this tree for what purposes?
* The wood from the White Oak was used in building ships.
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=qual
Who eats the acorns?
* The acorns from the tree are enjoyed by birds, squirrels and other animals.
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=qual
Leaf
http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=35
[Middle School students]
Habitat (where it likes to live)
* Well drained soils in full sun and also in wet soils
* Location: Eastern and Central North America (Zone 3 to 9)
http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=35
Requirements (what it needs to live)
* Water: Medium to wet
* Maintenance: Low
* Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Street Tree and Residential properties
Identification (what it looks like)
* A (80’ to 100’) tall shade tree
* It has a large rounded crown
[High School students]
Habit (how it grows)
* Height: 50 to 80 feet
* Spread: feet 50 to 80 feet
* Bloom Time: May
* Bloom Description: Yellow to green color
* Flower: Insignificant
* Fruit: Showy rounded acorns
* Sun: Full sun
* Tolerate: Dry to medium soils
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l930
Leaf Bud
http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=35
Acorn
http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=35
Tree
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l930
Suggested Use (where to plant it):
* Street Tree – To provide shade for sidewalks and along the road
* Residential – Good shade tree for yards
* Parks – Seth Hand Park
References:
- Missouri Botanic Garden – http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l930
- VA Tech – http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=35
- Wildflower Center - https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=qual