White oak tree

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One of the longest living types of trees, oaks can survive upwards of a millennium. With over 600 different species, all varieties have enormous trunks, branches, showy bark, and acorns with cup-like caps. Since they mature into large trees with extremely wide canopies they are best suited for homes with large yards.

Wildflower of the Year 2011 Emblematic of strength and longevity, white oaks grace the deciduous forests of eastern North America. Description White oaks are robust, deciduous, forest trees, commonly attaining heights of 20 – 25 m. Bark is pale gray and wood is nearly white to pale brown. Leaves are alternate, but as in…

Tree meditation, says Lin Wang Gordon, is a way to strengthen our connection with nature and deepen our understanding of difficult emotions like grief.

Swamp White Oak | Nebraska Forest Service

An oak tree is a low-maintenance tree used for providing shade to larger areas. Read about the 13 different types of oak trees to see which will fit your landscaping plan.

Pam Owen explores the history of the mighty white oak, a wonderful tree that means so much to the Piedmont

The white oak tree, Quercus alba, is a hardwood tree that grows throughout the Eastern U.S. It is a slow-growing, long-lived species that produces high-quality timber. It grows about 100 feet tall. Its acorns provide food for numerous species of birds and mammals. It is the Illinois state tree.