white oak
white oak (Quercus Alba)
Description:
White oak is the iconic species of the open oak woodland community that once dominated large areas of southwestern Wisconsin. It is at home in mesic and dry mesic prairie settings, as well.
white oak
| USDA Symbol: | Common Name: | Scientific Name: |
|---|---|---|
| QUAL | white oak | Quercus alba |
ITIS TSN: 19290
Category: Dicot
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom:
Super Division: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Subdivision:
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: Hamamelididae
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
| Duration: | Growth Habit: | Native Status: |
|---|---|---|
| Perennial | Tree |
| Noxious Weed: | Invasive Species (NR40): | Threatened/Endangered: | WI Natural Heritage Index: |
|---|---|---|---|
Active Growth Period: Spring and Summer
After Harvest Regrowth Rate:
Bloat: None
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio: High
Coppice Potential: Yes
Conspicuous Fall Color: Yes
Fire Resistant: No
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flower: No
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Light Porosity Summer: Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter: Porous
Foliage Texture: Medium
Fruit/Seed Color: Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous: Yes
Growth Form: Single Stem
Growth Rate: Slow
Height at Base Age (Max): 25
Height at Maturity: 100
Known Alelopath: No
Leaf Retention: No
Lifespan: Long
Low Growing Grass: No
Re-sproutability: Yes
Shape and Orientation: Erect
Toxicity: None
Height (min):
Height (max):
Root Type:
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils: Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils: Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils: No
Anaerobic Tolerance:
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Cold Stratification Required: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Fertility Requirement: Low
_Fire Tolerance: Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum: 145
Hedge Tolerance: None
Moisture Use: Medium
pH (Minimum): 4.5
pH (Maximum): 6.8
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum: 300
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum: 800
Precipitation (Minimum): 30
Precipitation (Maximum): 80
Root Depth, Minimum (inches): 48
Salinity Tolerance: Medium
Shade Tolerance: Intermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F): -43
Plant Spacing (min):
Plant Spacing (max):
| Bloom Period: | Commercial Availability: | Fruit/Seed Abundance: |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Spring | Routinely Available | High |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin: | Fruit/Seed Period End: | Fruit/Seed Persistence: |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Fall | No |
| Propogated by Bare Root: | Propogated by Bulbs: | Propogated by Container: |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Propogated by Corms: | Propogated by Cuttings: | Propogated by Seed: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes |
| Propogated by Sod: | Propogated by Sprigs: | Propogated by Tubers: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
| Seeds per Pound: | Seed Spread Rate: | Seedling Vigor: |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Slow | High |
| Small Grain: | Vegetative Spread Rate: | Propagation Treatment: |
|---|---|---|
| No | None |
| Days to Stratify: | Direct Sowing Time: |
|---|---|
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product: | Christmas Tree Product: | Fodder Product: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
| Fuelwood Product: | Lumber Product: | Naval Store Product: |
|---|---|---|
| High | Yes | Yes |
| Nursery Stock Product: | Palatable Browse Animal: | Palatable Graze Animal: |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Medium | -- |
| Palatable Human: | Post Product: | Protein Potential: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | Medium |
| Pulpwood Product: | Veneer Product: | Benefits: |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes |