White Oak (Quercus alba)
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON APRIL 12, 2025 FROM 10AM TO 12PM AT GREENVALE VINEYARDS, PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND.
*There is no delivery option for your seedling pre-order, you must pick them up yourself on our seedling sale date. Any seedlings that are not picked up will be considered a donation to ERICD's educational farm program.*
2-year-old- 15-30" saplings
Zone: 3-9
Rhode Island Zone(s): 5
Massachusetts Zone(s): 5, 6
Other common names: None
Mature Height: White Oak grows to a height of 50-80 feet at maturity with a spread of 50-80 feet.
Soil/Climate: Grows best in a deep, loamy, well drained soil. This species thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial sun when they are young.
Notes: White Oak is the tree from which the phrase 'Mighty Oak' was coined. Known for their broad, round head and massive, wide spreading branches. An excellent specimen tree needing plenty of room to mature properly. White Oak is also the most prolific lumber oak in the Northern Hemisphere. Advantages of white oak are that they are easily transplanted when young and they have a high resistance to ice breakage and oak wilt. Also, a good tolerance of highway salt. They are a long lived tree and require very little maintenance. Native to eastern to mid United States. Wetland species.
Wildlife: The tree itself is used by nesting birds such as owls, chickadees, and woodpeckers. The acorns are a food sources for squirrels, blue jays, and deer. You may also find mammals such as squirrels and bats making their homes here.