White Oak
White Oak
Tree Name:
White Oak
Species:
Quercus alba
Height Average:
80-100 ft tall
Leaves:
Alternate, simple, 4-7 inches long, with 7-10 rounded lobes; depth of the sinuses between lobes varies from shallow to almost reaching the midrib; leaf base wedge shaped where it joins the leaf stem.
White Oaks are attacked by several insects and is susceptible to perennial cankers induced by bark diseases. It has a good resistance to oak wilt.
The wood is light brown, heavy, strong, hard, close-grained and durable. It is used for lumber, barrels, furniture, tools, interior finish, flooring and fuel.