The white oak is a large, strong, imposing specimen. It has a short stocky trunk with massive horizontial limbs.The wide spreading branches form an upright, broad-rounded crown. Acorns are produced on older, established trees (20 plus years). New transplants should receive plenty of water and mulch beneath the canopy to eliminate grass competition. White oak is less susceptible to oak wilt than the red oak species.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Inconspicuous
Bloom Period:
Prized for foliage
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
The white oak prefers slightly acidic to neutral, deep, moist, well-drained soil. While adaptable to other soil textures, it is intolerant of alkaline, shallow or abused urban soils. It can, however, tolerate moderate drought and occasional wet soil. Feed in early spring. Prune to removed dead or damaged branches in winter. Pruning time: winter.