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White Oak

Quercus alba

Appearance: bright green, round, lobed leaves which are usually widest above the middle.

Texture: pale gray scaly young bark; similar mature bark with a reddish cast.     

Size & Forms: medium-sized up to 25 meters high, 120 cm in diameter. Can live up to 100 years old and more.

Habitat: best on deep, well-drained loams. Avoid dry or poorly drained conditions. Tolerates some shade when young.

Native to: Southern Ontario and Southern Quebec

Notes: large and attractive ornamental tree also wild life food source.

 

 

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