White Oak
Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate to oblong-obovate with 5 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entirely lobed with deep sinuses and smooth, rounded lobe tips
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent midrib and primary veins extending into the lobes
Description
The White Oak is a magnificent, long-lived canopy tree known for its massive spreading crown and durable wood. While the main focus in the provided image is a mature acorn resting in a human hand, the surrounding context reveals the characteristic lobed foliage and woodland habitat. Acorns are oval-oblong with a warty, scaly cap covering about a quarter of the nut.
Habitat
Found in a wide variety of well-drained upland soils, rich forest slopes, and ridge tops; prefers acidic to neutral soils
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, stretching from southern Canada down to northern Florida and eastern Texas