SeedlingOak
White Oak
Quercus alba
$5.25per seedling
In stock this season
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 50–80 ft tall · 50–80 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Slow — under 1 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun) · Part shade (4–6 hrs)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained · Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Sweet, low-tannin acorns are a first-choice food for deer, turkey, wood ducks, and blue jays.
About this species
White oak is a stately and long-lived native tree known for its light gray, scaly bark and deeply lobed leaves that turn rich shades of red and purple in the fall. Highly adaptable, it thrives in well-drained soils and is commonly found in a wide range of habitats across Ohio, from upland ridges to mixed hardwood forests. White oak produces high-quality acorns that are an important food source for wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species. Revered for its strong, durable wood and ecological importance, white oak is a cornerstone species in many landscapes, contributing to forest stability, biodiversity, and long-term resilience.
Planting notes
Full sun; tolerates a range of soils. Acorns feed deer, turkey, and songbirds.