
Quercus alba - Wikipedia
Quercus alba, the white oak, is one of the preeminent hardwoods of eastern and central North America. It is a long-lived oak, native to eastern and central North America and found from Minnesota, Ontario, …
Quercus alba - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Quercus alba, commonly called white oak, is a large deciduous Missouri native tree of the white oak group. It typically occurs in dry upland slopes and ledges as well as lowland valleys and ravines …
Quercus alba - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The epithet, alba, means white. This refers to the bark's ash-gray bark color. The common name is a reference to the color of the finished wood, …
Quercus alba L - US Forest Service Research and Development
White oak (Quercus alba) is an outstanding tree among all trees and is widespread across eastern North America. The most important lumber tree of the white oak group, growth is good on all but the driest …
White Oak (Quercus alba): History, Range, Characteristics & Cultivation
Jan 31, 2025 · White Oak, scientifically known as Quercus alba, is a member of the genus Quercus in the beech family, Fagaceae. This species falls under the white oak group, which is characterized by …
White Oak (Quercus alba): A Most Noble American Oak Tree - Gardenia
Regarded by many as the most noble American oak, Quercus alba, commonly known as the white oak, is a majestic, long-lived deciduous tree. Its grandeur and characteristic gray-white bark make it one …
White Oak (Quercus alba) wide ranging oak that can be found from southern Maine to southeast Minnesota. From here it extends south all the way to eastern Texas across to northern Florida. White …
Virginia Tech Dendrology Fact Sheet
Additional Range Information: Quercus alba is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. Download the full-size PDF map. Virginia Tech Dendrology is THE source for tree …
White oak - Quercus alba | The Morton Arboretum
White oak is the majestic state tree of Illinois. It is a long-lived tree for large landscapes and parks. It does not tolerate wet conditions, so it is best planted in well-drained sites. Prune oaks in the dormant …
Quercus alba (eastern white oak): Go Botany
Eastern white oak is also commonly called stave oak because its wood has been used traditionally for barrel-making. This species is one of the slower-growing but longest-lived oak species. Over 100 …