Quercus alba

Common Name

White Oak

Scientific Name

Quercus alba

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Moderate

Moderate

Soil Volume

30

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

60 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Attractive bark. Growth is slow, transplant at a small size. Reserve for large areas.