White Oak
Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovate to obovate with deeply lobed margins featuring 7-9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entirely lobed with rounded, non-bristle-tipped lobes
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement along the twigs
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent midrib and branching lateral veins
Key Features
Distinguished by its light gray bark that peels in small scales, leaves with rounded lobes lacking bristles, and ovoid acorns sitting in a warty, shallow cap
Description
Although the provided image displays the large acorns rather than the leaves, the Quercus alba is a majestic, long-lived canopy tree known for its pale, scaly bark and sprawling branches.
Habitat
Found in upland forests, ridges, and well-drained soils; prefers acidic to neutral soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, stretching from Quebec and Maine south to northern Florida and west to Texas and Minnesota