White Oak
Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate to oblong-ovate, deeply lobed with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entirely lobed with rounded, non-bristle-tipped lobes and deep sinuses
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate, with a prominent midrib and branching lateral veins extending into each lobe
Description
The image shows an acorn cup and nut typical of the white oak group, alongside contextual oak elements. Quercus alba is a majestic deciduous hardwood tree known for its broad, rounded crown, light gray scaly bark, and high ecological and economic value. Acorns are oblong, light brown, seated in a warty, bumpy cap that covers about a quarter of the nut.
Habitat
Well-drained upland forests, ridges, and slopes, though adaptable to various soil types including acidic, loamy, and sandy soils; prefers full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, stretching from southern Quebec and Maine down to northern Florida and eastern Texas