White Oak

Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
White Oak

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous leaf

Shape

Oblovate to oblong-ovate with 7 to 9 deeply rounded lobes

Margin

Entire to sinuate with deeply rounded, toothless lobes

Arrangement

Alternate

Venation

Pinnate venation with a prominent central midrib and lateral veins extending into the lobes

Description

The White Oak is a majestic deciduous hardwood tree featuring a broad, rounded crown, light gray scaly bark, and deeply lobed leaves that turn attractive shades of red to deep purple in autumn before dropping.

Habitat

Well-drained upland soils, rich forests, and slopes, preferring acidic to slightly alkaline conditions in full sun to partial shade

Native Range

Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Quebec and Maine south to northern Florida and west to eastern Texas

Identified on 10/13/2026