White Oak
Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Obovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deeply lobed edges featuring rounded tips
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement along the twig
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent midrib and branching lateral veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaves with completely rounded tips lacking any bristle points, combined with pale, whitish-gray scaly bark on mature trees
Description
The White Oak is a majestic, long-lived hardwood tree known for its sturdy trunk, broad-spreading rounded crown, and durable wood. Its leaves undergo a stunning transformation from bright green in spring and summer to rich reds, purples, and deep browns in autumn.
Habitat
Found in dry to moist deciduous forests, acidic or neutral soils, and well-drained uplands
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, from southern Canada down to northern Florida