White oak typically begins to produce acorns in late summer and early fall, usually between August and October.
white oak
Quercus alba
White Oak (Quercus alba) is a deciduous tree, native to North America, with a long life span of up to 200 years. The tree has an upright pyramidal form and is covered with distinctive fuzzy grey bark, forming deep furrows as it matures. It displays deeply lobed, dark green leaves and produces small, light brown cup-shaped acorns. This species can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and is commonly used for forestry and landscaping purposes. Its hardwood is golden yellow in colour and highly sought after for crafting furniture, barrels and even shipbuilding. White oak is an important food supply for wildlife and supports the evolution of many species.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Yellowish-green Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay
Fruits:
brown,gray,tan,black,gray Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange,gray,white,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
White oak plants should be watered lightly once a week when they’re established. If their soil is dry or the weather is very hot, you may want to increase the watering frequency to twice a week. When watering, the soil should feel moist but not soggy. Too much water can cause the roots to rot. Keep an eye on your white oak plants and adjust their watering depending on their needs.
sunlight
White oak (Quercus alba) is a species of deciduous trees that prefers full, direct sunlight in order to thrive. An ideal amount of sunlight for white oak trees is 8 to 12 hours per day throughout spring, summer, and fall. When winter arrives, white oak trees should receive no less than 4 hours of direct sunlight in order to survive. White oak trees also need dappled shade during very hot summers and midday sun year-round to survive and grow.
pruning
White oak should be pruned in late winter or early spring, either while the tree is dormant or immediately after the leaves begin to emerge. Prune away dead or broken branches, as well as any branches that are rubbing against 1 another. Also, prune away any branches that are crossing over 1 another, or any crossing the center of the tree. Remove any sucker sprouts or suckers from the trunk base, and thin out dense groves of branches to keep circulation of air and light in the canopy. Remove weak or small branches, as well. It is generally best not to prune away more than 1-third of the total canopy.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
White oak typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
White oak typically begins to produce acorns in late summer and early fall, usually between August and October.
